The Fechino Files: Conversations and Tips with Some Old Bricklayers

The Fechino Files: Sealant Basics

While bricks do absorb water, it is virtually impossible for wind-driven rain to be forced completely through a brick body. During the brick manufacturing process, high kiln temperatures fuse raw materials into a solid, water-resistant mass. Because of t

Churchill Downs, the world's most legendary racetrack, has conducted thoroughbred racing and presented America's greatest race, the Kentucky Derby, continuously since 1875.

St. Charles, Mo., is the place where the Lewis & Clark Expedition started its trek in 1804, and it served as the first capitol of the new state of Missouri from 1821 to 1826. But being right on the river has its problems. In 1993, due to continuous heavy

COVER STORY
Prior to setting, insure climatic conditions are within thermal limitations of the mortar.

Ensure that all specified flashing and damp proofing is installed. Flashing pierced by stone anchors must be sealed either by metal thimb

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PRODUCT UPDATE

Suspender Clip
Creating a suspender that actually did what it was supposed to do became an obsession with Sal Herman. Only after he got a patent for a new snap-on suspender clip did he learn that his design was the first ma

Silicone System for Glass
Block Expands Options

By adding the new silicone installation method to their trade, masons will ensure that they remain the primary installer of glass block products.

GLASS BLOCK is enjoying renewed popu

SILICONE SYSTEM

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Place the first block into the floor/sill channel at an angle and slide firmly into the adjacent jamb channel. Install one of the vertical spacers and a second block in the channel tightly against

GROUT/CONCRETE PUMP

MECHANICAL, ball valve grout/concrete pump utilizes a twin cylinder design for reliable pumping of grout, 12 inch minus concrete, cellular lightweight concrete, refractory and shotcrete. Entire pump is mounted on a twin beam

The waiting area utilizes light columns in providing the proper illumination and desired dramatic effect.



The massive base columns of two of the three barrel arches.



The PC Glass Blocks were furnished by

In general, these materials are available in two types of solutions: water-based solutions and solvent-based solutions. In nearly all instances, better penetration and better performance is attained using solvent-based solutions.

It should be st

Products and Fastening Methods

The guide does not include cement-asbestos, mineral fiber-cement, and plastic roofing tiles.

Cast Stone (04435)

Discusses cast stone manufactured from portland cement, aggregates, and colors; in

Fabricators and suppliers are responsible for recommending its particular uses, processing its specific shapes and sizes, properly identifying its sequential application, and carefully packaging it for shipment and job-site storage. When any of these fac