Masonry Magazine February 2008 Page. 8
contents
www.masonrymagazine.com
MASONRY
Volume 47. Number 2
February 2008
Image courtesy of Brick Industry Association
Pavers
Beauty That Endures
Shown is an example of how differently colored Belden Brick paver are designed to work together.
features
Beauty That Endures
The Brick Industry Association joins us to examine the solid foundations and beautiful hardscapes resulting from the paver industry, including proper installation techniques, common challenges and overall progress and growth of the industry.
Tools for the Hardscaping Season
The assortment of hardscaping tools and equipment is often diverse and always necessary to the masons who use them. Masonry looks at the basic designs of these tools and equipment, as well as consult some of the industry's manufacturers about their newest products and technologies.
Case-by-Case
Learn from others' experiences as we study hardscaping projects from start to finish in four hardscaping case studies. Best practices are shared, as topics like overcoming challenges, planning and scheduling, technique and method, and products are discussed.
A Certified Difference in Masonry Training
Quality masonry craftsmanship doesn't just happen. It comes from rigorous training, For union masonry, high training standards are upheld through the industry's only trainer program, the Instructor Certification Program of the International Masonry Institute. You can learn more in this overview.
columns & departments
For the Record
President's Message
Making the Grade
New Products
Business Building
Full Contact Project Managemen
Classified Advertising
News
MASONRY (SSN 0025-4681) is published monthly Subscription rate $29 per year, Canada and Mexico $475c rency all other countries 565. Single copies $6. Copyright 2006 by Mason Contractors Association of America. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MASONRY / Lionheart Publishing, lac, 506 Roswell St, Ste. 220, Marietta, GA 30000. Canadiantur address: StationA, PO Box 54 Windsor Ontario 635. SEND SUBSCRIPTIONS and business comespondence to MASONRY, c/o Lionheart Publishing, Inc., 506 Roswell St., Ste. 220. Marietta, GA 30060 Phone: 770-431-0867 or 888-303-5639 миклmasonrymagazine.com.
Masonry
February 2008 www.masoncontractors.org
The Voice of the Masonry Industry