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MASONRY
MASONRY
Volume 43. Number 11 November 2004
features
# LEED and Masonry
Christine A. Subasic, PE, LEED AP, The Masonry Society's representative on the U.S. Green Building Council, explains the LEED Green Building Rating System and how masonry plays a part in this environmentally conscious construction method.
# Diamonds Don't Wear... or Should They?
Saw blades are an expensive consumable. If you can make them last longer, it can reflect a savings on your bottom line. Learn from an expert how to troubleshoot the causes for loss of tension, segment loss, core cracking and more, and the variables affecting diamond blade performance. See how to avoid these problems and get the most out of your blades.
# Back to Basics
Like many other construction tools, Portable generators are virtually indestructible. That doesn't mean you don't want to take care of them and make them last as long as possible, though. By adhering to a maintenance schedule, keeping track of vital maintenance information and operating as recommended, onsite power tools will help you generate income rather than being an additional expense.
columns & departments
# From the Editor
# President's Message
# Government Affairs
# Making the Grade
# New Products
# TMC Golden Trowel Awards
# MIT Excellence in Masonry Awards
# Legal Issues
# Bull of the Woods
# Classified Advertising
# News
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