I hope you are getting through the cold of the winter without issue, maybe even enjoy throwing a snowball (not an ice ball) at a coworker that deserves it. This month I thought I would do a quick primer on basic flashing installation. As many will have ne

I have been at this for a long time, and a generation or two have come and gone since I started. I have worked with grandfathers, fathers, and now sons from the same family. I have seen similarities and differences. In one case, I saw a grandson believe h

One of the biggest technical challenges for architecture students is understanding how to draw proper wall sections, especially with rainscreen technology. After more than 15 years of teaching, I have found that when students build full scale, with real m

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Fechino Files: Surface Energy As It Relates To Masonry

Right the First Time: Proper Stone Veneer Installation

Case Study: Veterans Gateway Park & Clock Tower

Information of Flashing Products

THE FRACO MODEL: A New Working Environment for the Bricklayer

The Water Resiliency Of Masonry

Designing An Adhered Masonry Veneer

The Fechino Files: Sealant Basics

The Fechino Files: A Proactive Plan for Supply Chain Woes

Air + Moisture Control

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