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A Place for Fire in the Modern Age
Warming Up with Outdoor Fireplaces
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRSMatthew B. Keelen andMichael J. Falencki The 111th Congress' Last BreathLooking toward the 112th Congress and the futureAs widely speculated, Republicans took control of the House of Representati
The AMT and estate tax may not be addressed, forcing reform or retroactive extension in the 112th Congress. Healthcare lawWhile much of the de-funding efforts will occur in the 112th, Republicans will target certain aspects of the hea
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MASONRYDecember 2009 | Vol. 48, No. 12 features# Installing the Correct Chimney CapA chimney cap is the least-expensive preventative measure to protect a chimney from deterioration.# The Big Deal About Silica Dust
Nothing complements a home and adds warmth like a fireplace. Surround it with a hand-carved mantel, and it becomes the focal point of a room — a trend becoming more commonplace in luxury homes.
FIREPLACES & CHIMNEYSBuilding fireplaces is becoming an art form," Jure says. "There are fewer and fewer masons who know how to build a good fireplace. Experienced fireplace masons have jobs booked months and years in advance. This is a good opport
The Crowning TouchYou've labored and poured blood, sweat and tears into your work. You step back and suddenly realize - just a little something is needed to cap it off and make it really special ...That "something special" is a beaut
Industry NewsOSHA recently published a new final rule requiring employers to provide personal protective equipment used to comply with OSHA's standards for all employees. Employees are responsible only for the costs of everyday clothing, footw
Industry Newsscores determined the top companies and the final ranking. The survey findings reported that HCSS employees were most happy with the flexibility and authority to quickly address customer needs, relationships with their supervisor,
Fire Safety The Balanced Design ApproachFire kills more Americans annually than all other natural disasters combined. Eighty-four percent of all fires occur in residences, resulting in nearly $5 billion worth of property loss in one-
Make The Safe ChoiceProviding an adequate source of outside air to your fireplace system is a vital safety issue. And nothing does it better than the AIR-A-LATOR® from Bernard Dalsin. With a patented dual damper system, the AIR-A-LATOR® not on
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MAKE A Dent IN THE MARKETThe metal and gas fireplace market that is. Last year, the Masonry Fireplace and Chimney Association set out to do just that. Already, we've compiled the largest known bibliography on masonry fireplaces and chimneys an