Masonry Magazine April 1993 Page. 47
All fabric flashing may be used in masonry, frame or veneer construction. Because the metal foil doesn't touch concrete or mortar mixes in masonry applications, the risk of deterioration due to acid or alkali reaction is eliminated. Biggs and Gilmore, 200 Trade Center, 50 Louis NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
MODULAR STONE
Machine made modular building stone has a dense, fine grained texture similar to a good grade of limestone and can be supplied in any color in sizes from brick sizes to 8" x 1'4" x 5'0". Stone meets all AST and CastStone Institute specs and has a compressive strength of 6500 psi. SpecStone, Limited USA, 34-60 Albertson Avenue, Westmont, NJ 08108.
SWIVEL BRUSH ATTACHMENT
Swivel brush attachment for universal pole sander, designed to handle hard to reach scrubbing jobs, features tough industrial quality sonic welded bristles. Attachment maintains constant contact with surfaces, is easy to put on and remove. Allway Tools, 1255 Seabury, Bronx, NY 10462.
MOLDED PAVER
Paver designed to make the presence of areas such as curbe cuts, crosswalks, ramps and entrances more easily detectable to the disabled, features slightly raised domes which can be easily distinguished from the adjoining surface. The machine molded paver measures 478 x 2143" x 918". Cushwa Brick, Box 160, Williamsport, MD 21795.
STONE PANELS
Variety of natural stone in panel sizes, cut to specifications, is ideally suited to jobs where previous weight was prohibitive for walls, ceilings, elevator interiors and remodeling or interior design of commercial structures. Natural stone is cut into a is" layer and then laminated to a honeycomb backing. Weight is only 3.3 pounds per square foot. Stonwurks, 314 Lincoln Avenue, Clay Center, KS 67432.
LIGHTWEIGHT LEVEL
Ultra compact, accurate level designed for professionals in construction has a minimum focusing distance of just 2.46 feet. Unit features a compensator that levels the line of sight automatically, large horizontal tangent knobs which can be operated with either hand and a friction brake which allows quick settings. Nikon, 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747.
FALL PROTECTION
Full body harness, designed to meet the fall arrest needs of the construction industry, keeps workers secure while affording the ability to position themselves easily. Back D-ring not only absorbs shock during fall arrest, but also maintains the fallen worker in an upright position prior to retrieval. Research and Trading, 3101 North Market, Wilmington, DE 19899.
WORK PLATFORM
Aluminum mobile work platform, designed for contractor and trades applications, is available in four and six foot models, with maximum work height of just under four feet. Only, two feet wide, the platform will easily roll through any standard doorway. Duty rated at 750 pounds, the unit meets both UL and OSHA standards. R.D. Werner, 93 Werner Road, Greenville, PA 16125.
POLY LINER
High density polyethylene liner combines drainage and soil anchor structures in a single extruded piece. Liner offers increased interfacial friction and excellent hydraulic transmissivity. AA Manufacturing, 425 Riverside Drive, Medford, MA 02155.
MOISTURE METER
Meter determines moisture content of sandicement screeds and concrete by either the hygrometer or the gel bridge method. Instrument incorporates plug in program modules to monitor different sand/cement mixes of 1:3, 1:4, and 1:5. Protimeter, Box 450, Danvers, MA 01923.
MORTAR MIXER
Hydraulic direct drive mortar mixer provides for a smoother, quieter mixer with more power and less maintenance. Simplicity of drive design eliminates moving parts, gears and V belts. Hydraulic control level is located on the front post of the mixer for ease of operation. C.F. Gilco, Box 326, Cedarburg, WI 53012.
SAFETY TIPS
NEVER USE THE MACHINE AS A PERSONNEL LIFT
SAFE MATERIAL HANDLING
PLAN ON IT'
WORK AT IT!
DO IT!
The forklift truck shall not be used to lift or carry personnel other than the operator, or to be fitted with any form of personnel work platform.
-James E. Hoogervost, Lull Corporation
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