Marvelous Masonry: The Technical Administration Building, Frankfurt, Germany
May 2025

The Technical Administration Building in Frankfurt, Germany, is a testament to masonry construction's craftsmanship and durability. This iconic structure reflects the architectural trends of its era and serves as a case study in masonry preservation and r

Marvelous Masonry: Neuschwanstein Castle
April 2025

Neuschwanstein Castle, with its fairy-tale silhouette and dramatic perch atop the Bavarian Alps, stands as one of the most iconic structures in the world. Built in the late 19th century under the vision of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, this architectural mas

Marvelous Masonry - Celebrating Masonry’s Heritage: The Ancient City of Gordion
January 2023

Marvelous Masonry - Celebrating Masonry’s Heritage: The Ancient City of Gordion

Marvelous Masonry- Celebrating Masonry's Heritage: Nepal
May 2022

Marvelous Masonry- Celebrating Masonry's Heritage: Nepal

Masonry Stands the Test of Time: The Carmel of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
July 2020

Masonry Stands the Test of Time: The Carmel of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Stronger Is NOT Better!
March 2019

Stronger Is NOT Better!

Masonry 2018 Symposium Call for Papers
June 2016

ASTM has released its call for papers for the Masonry 2018 Symposium, to be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Abstracts are due by April 21, 2017.

Remixing Modern Masonry With Watershed Block
January 2016

Modern masonry technology adapts to contemporary needs, while maintaining a heritage of strength and greatness.

ASTM Lime Committee Elects Graves as Chairman
February 2014

Committee C07 oversees 25 ASTM standards related to lime and limestone

Graves Elected to ASTM International Board
January 2013

Robin E. Graves, Ph.D., holds two industry patents.

Thomson Receives ASTM International Walter C. Voss Award
August 2012

Award presented to engineer, scientist who has made notable contributions in building technology

Papers Invited for ASTM International Symposium on Masonry
July 2012

Masonry 2014 to gather, disseminate latest info on all aspect of innovations in masonry

US Heritage Group Hosts Historic Masonry Repointing, Stone Repair Training
December 2011

 

Classes available in January, February, March in Chicago

ASTM Awards Dr. Margaret Thomson
June 2011

Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry recognized Margaret Thomson with the ASTM Award of Merit, title of fellow

U.S. Heritage Group Workshop Schedule Is Online
February 2011

2011 Workshop Schedule in now available online

Dan Kamys

Masonry Magazine January 2006 Page. 22
January 2006

LIME MORTAR

BRICKWORK RESTORATION: HOW TO WORK WITH LIME

As you are all aware, when it comes time to repoint buildings that have been built with traditional limed-based mortars, the common masonry cement mix that most of us apply on a