Masonry Magazine September 2012 Page. 6

Words: Paul Curtis
Masonry Magazine September 2012 Page. 6

Masonry Magazine September 2012 Page. 6
# MASONRY
September 2012 | Vol. 51, No. 09

Shown on the cover is Epiphany Roman Catholic Church in Normal, III. Otto Baum Co. of Morton, III., was the masonry contractor. Indiana Cut Stone of Bedford, Ind., was the limestone fabricator.

features
Masonry Anchors and Ties by the Code

A look at code-compliant anchors for both masonry walls and for brick veneers

Consistent Masonry Mix on Demand

Keeping crews busy at all times via a gravity-fed silo system and a conventional mortar mixer

Business Management

Three mason contractors get real about keeping their businesses thriving and surviving.

MCAA Strategic Partner Program

columns & departments
For The Record
6
8
President's Message
10
Government Affairs
12
New Products
38
Business Building
40
Full Contact PM
42 Classified Advertising
43
News
New Members
46
MCAA Upcoming Education

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