The Technical Manufacturing of Architectural Cast Stone
February 2025

Architectural cast stone has long served as a cornerstone of American commercial, residential, and hardscape construction, blending timeless aesthetics with modern engineering. Defined by its capacity to replicate natural stone with unmatched precision, c

Sarah Mathews
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Admixtures Aggregates Cast Stone Cement Color Pigments Commercial Compliance Assistance Historic Restoration Residential
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Vibing Masonry #2: Masonry for Sustainability & Energy Saving
November 2024

Welcome to the second installment of our “Vibing Masonry” series on the benefits and functionality of masonry in modern construction, with a focus on its environmental and sustainability advantages. The Environmental Case for Masonry Masonry is a sustain

Steve Blye
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Admixtures Aggregates Brick Carbon Reduction Cast Stone Fireplaces Insulation Lightweight Block Manufactured Stone Mortar Pavers Structural Glazed Tile Terra Cotta Waterproofing
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A Look At How CMU Is Produced
July 2021

A Look At How CMU Is Produced

Admixtures Aggregates Block Cement Lightweight Block Moisture Management Production Machinery
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The Business of Ballistics Part II
November 2019

The Business of Ballistics Part II

Dan Kamys
Admixtures Brick Mortar
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Tech Talk: Is Self-Consolidating Grout Right For My Project?
December 2018

Tech Talk: Is Self-Consolidating Grout Right For My Project?

Admixtures Grout Ready Mix Waterproofing
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Optimizing Mortar Formulations for Maximum Performance
June 2016

Concrete masonry units (CMUs) and mortar go together like bread and butter. For thousands of years, engineers, architects and tradesmen have married these two components to form a system used to build everything from the ancient Egyptian pyramids to loca

Dan Kamys
Admixtures Mortar Natural Stone Preblended
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Linking Permeability, Durability and Sustainability
March 2015

With an increase in the residential building market forecasted for 2014, the demand for concrete across North America is expected to follow suit. Extensive evidence shows us that concrete structures around the world are not meeting their designed s

Dan Kamys
Admixtures Commercial Residential Waterproofing
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ASTM International Workshop on Cementitious Mixtures Scheduled for December
September 2014

Dan Kamys

Admixtures Cement
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Surface Mottling of Mortar Joints
May 2014

While masonry mortar makes up only a small percentage of the total surface area of a masonry wall, its finished appearance in a structure complements or contrasts masonry units.

Dan Kamys
Admixtures Brick Staining Cleaning Masonry Masonry Cement Mortar
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Linking Permeability, Durability and Sustainability
February 2014

With an increase in the residential building market forecasted for 2014, the demand for concrete across North America is expected to follow suit.

Dan Kamys
Admixtures Restoration Waterproofing
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News From World of Concrete: BASF Launches 'Master Builders Solutions' Brand
January 2014

Brand to reflect commitment to construction industry

Dan Kamys
Admixtures Cement Grout Restoration Waterproofing

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January Price Increase for North American Concrete and Masonry Admixtures
November 2013

Higher key raw material and transportation costs drive the increase

Dan Kamys
Admixtures Air Barriers Waterproofing

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Limestone Powder Enhances Performance of 'Green' Concrete
October 2013

Lab results suggest a path to greatly increasing the use of fly ash in concrete

Dan Kamys
Admixtures Binder Carbon Reduction Cement Limestone

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ASTM Proposed Standard: Recycling of Returned Ready-Mixed Concrete
March 2013

Returned, fresh concrete mixed with new concrete has known, verifiable characteristics

Dan Kamys
Admixtures Ready Mix

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FlyAshDirect and BASF Develop Chemical Solution for Fly Ash Used in Concrete
June 2012

Solution to beneficiate PAC-exposed fly ash used in concrete

Dan Kamys
Admixtures Carbon Reduction Cement Ready Mix

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Core Filling With a Masonry Grout Pump
March 2011

Batching onsite with a masonry grout pumpMason contractors can accom

Dan Kamys
Admixtures Concrete Pumps Grout Grout Pumps Mortar
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