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# MASONRY
August 2011 Vol. 50, No. 8

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features

A Closer Look at Mast Climbing Work Platforms

Mast climbing work platforms have a history built from a combination of not only knowledge, but also creativ

FOR THE RECORD

Jennifer Morrell
Editor
jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

Finding Inspiration

Like you, I have seen a lot in my lifetime, particularly in the architecture and construction arenas. Perfectly round buildings poppin

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Mackie Bounds
President
Mason Contractors Association of America

As the World Turns

Many changes are taking place around the world and even in our nation. The beauty of masonry and its sustainabili

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-IL)

Infrastructure Investment Key for Job Creation

With just 18,000 jobs having been created nationwide in June, and unemployment having increased to 9.2 percent, it now is clearer t

STIHL

A conveniently mounted keypad allows the operator to easily adjust the flow of water during use and remembers the last setting that was used.

Designed with the user in mind

ELECTRONIC WATER CONTROL (EWC)

Leadi

NEW PRODUCTS

To SUBMIT A NEW PRODUCT: Contact Jennifer Morrell Email: j.morrel@lionhrtpub.com

Spirit Levels

BORA
Troy, Mich.

BORA, a product division of Affinity Tool Works, introduces its updated line of Sp

A Closer Look at Mast Climbing Work Platforms

Mast climbing work platforms (MCWP) have a history built from a combination of not only knowledge, but also creativity, passion, mastery and proficiency. Combined, these qualities resulted in a prod

Masons, Start Your Engines

Can manufactured stone compare to NASCAR? You bet.

Like a new season of NASCAR, the leader board has shifted. Like Jimmie Johnson, manufactured stone is taking market share as the fastest growing product in t

Manufactured stone has come a long way since its initial introd

THERMAL MASS
To identify mass walls for compliance with Table 13-1 and 13-2, use the heat capacity values directly from code Table 10-9 or other recognized sources. Cavity walls have been included.

Summary
The masonry (mass) wall requi

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