Masonry Magazine October 2007 Page. 4
`
contents
MASONRY
www.masonrymagazine.com
Volume 46. Number 10
October 2007
MASONRY
OPPORTUNITIES
Through
FIREPLACES
Spencer Brickwork Inc. in St. Louis received an honorable mention in the 2007 MCAA International Excellence in Masonry Awards for the Elermann Residence. The architect on the project was Dick Busch Architects in Chesterfield, Mo
10
12
features
14
Burning Opportunities
Trends in masonry fireplaces and mantel installs are fueling growth in niche areas.
20
New Standards of Protection
How will new ANSI Z359 fall protection standards affect the masonry industry? Masonry breaks it down for you.
26
Technology in the Round
Masonry saws-and the assortment of blades designed to fit them are among the most essential and often-used tools in a mason contractor's arsenal. Masonry reviews this year's most innovative saws and blades.
40
Building for Sustainable Masonry Construction
If sustainability is partially defined in terms of longevity, then masonry must be near the top of the list. Everyone knows that brick and block buildings are long lasting and extremely durable. But there are many other aspects to masonry wall assembly that contribute to a properly functioning and sustainable structure.
44
Keep on Truckin'
A look at 2007 and 2008 trucks for hauling tools, materials and trailers to masonry jobsites
20
27
40
44
columns & departments
4
From the Editor
6
President's Message
8
Government Affairs
10
Making the Grade
12
New Products
54
Business Building
56
Full Contact Project Manageme
58
Classified Advertising
59
News
59
Layout & Design Lionheart Publishing, Inc.
MASONRY (SSN 0025-4681) is published monthly Subscription rate $24 per year: Caned $30 (UScumen Mexico $32, all other countries $79. Single copies $5.50. Copyright 2000 by Mason Contractors Rusociation of America
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MASONRY, cila Lionheart Publishing, Inc, 506 Roswell St., Ste. 220, Marietta GA 30000. Canadian turn address: Station A, PO Box 54 Windo, Ontare NOA 615. SEND SUBSCRIPTIONS and ness correspondence to MASONRY, c/o Lionheart Publishing, Inc., 506 Roswell St. Ste. 220. Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-431-0867 от 888-303-5630 www.masonrymagazine.com.
2
Masonry
October 2007 www.masoncontractors.org
The Voice of the Masonry Industry
`