Masonry Magazine June 2004 Page. 4

Words: Mario Cantin
Masonry Magazine June 2004 Page. 4

Masonry Magazine June 2004 Page. 4
contents MASONRY
MASONRY
Volume 43, Number 6
June 2004

M. Thomas/M. Thomas Architectural Photograpy & Design
Cover photo courtesy of

Restoration
Techniques

Architects Bohlin Cywinski Jackson of Philadelphia received a Tucker Award for their design work on the Trinity College Admissions and Career Services Center MCAA member BW. Dexter, Inc., of Danielson, Conn, provided the masonry work.

features

Repointing:
How to Properly Restore Old Buildings

What does it take to make a centuries-old Georgian or Victorian brick building's joints look like new? Learn step-by-step how to perform some tricky mortar restoration techniques from an expert.

Retaining Walls are Reaching New
Heights with Consumers

Retaining walls are turning into one of the hottest niches of the masonry market. Discover the different types of retaining walls and what will work best for you and your client.

Raising Scaffolding's Return on Investment

Motorized work platforms are the workhorses for many of the larger job sites. Discover how they've been used to get mason contractors where they need to be.

Improving the Industry, One Innovation
at a Time

Many of the innovations in the industry have come from those who know it best-the masons and mason contractors who live it every day. Find out more about these mud slingers tumed entrepreneurs.

columns & departments

From the Editor
The MC&MCA 22 Annual Award

President's Message
The Tucker Awards

Government Affairs
Insurance Issues

Making the Grade
Classified

News

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Masonry
June 2004

Contractor-to-Contractor

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