The Brick

Breakthrough

By Steven Clemensen

20 MASONRY
October 2012 www.masoncontractors.org
The Voice of the Masonry Industry

Article 1: Introduction to Quantum Computing

Quantum computing is a revolutionary field that harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics to solve complex problems beyond the capabilities of classical computers. Unlike classical computers

CASE STUDY

HARDSCAPING
Segmental Retaining Wall Units and
Pavers Create Usable Space

For many years, hardscape products - segmental retaining wall and pavers - have allowed municipalities, commercial builders, developers and ho

SCAFFOLD PLANK
LAMINATED OR SOLID SAWN

KUHNER FUNERAL HOME
When Al Kuhner made the decision to move and expand his funeral home business to a historic home in his town, he was required to not only transform the home, but also create a

CASE STUDY
HARDSCAPING
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Courtyard

A sand mix and veneer stone mortar project in Seattle

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Campus features a 70,000-square-foot stone paver plaza, constructe

Today's Next Generation
Installation System

more information

LATICRETE Masonry Veneer Installation System

Product choices, techniques and extreme weather can significantly affect the long term durability of your masonry v

BLOK-LOK
A HOHMANN & BARNARD COMPANY

RESTORATION ANCHORING SYSTEMS
Blok-Lok is the leading manufacturer of restoration anchoring solutions. Through our vast experience and unmatched technical expertise we can engineer a custom solution

INNOVATIVE MASONRY ANCHORING SOLUTIONS

Dependable and Affordable Brick Ties and Anchors Made in America. CTP has engineered anchor performance solutions for claddings of brick and stone.

Veneer Anchor System for Optimum Air Barrier Int

SCAFFOLDING
provide access to one level (see Photo 4). Only erectors are allowed to climb frames that don't meet the Integral Climbing Ladder Standard 1926.451(e)(6). All Non-Stop and other elevating towers currently produced meet this standard and

Good to Know

Be sure to use tags to indicate the state of the scaffold; frame scaffolding must be tied in, when the base-to-height ratio exceeds 4:1. and moved to the next wall intact (see Photo 6). All the safety rails stay in place. This feat

BRICKLAYERS' TOOLS

W. Rose Leather Handled Pointing and Margin Trowels
Kraft Tool Co.
Shawnee, Kan.

W. Rose Masonry Tools, a Kraft Tool Co. brand, has introduced leather gripped pointing and margin trowels. Like the W. Rose br

Scaffolding Tricks for Tight Job Sites

The surprise winner: Elevating scaffolding proves to be the king of cut-up jobs. Six pros talk about tight sites.

BY JUSTIN BREITHAUPT JR.

In the race for profits in an ever-tightening ma

Kennison
FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.

The Solid Choice for Scaffold Plante

Dense Industrial 65 Solid Sawn Scaffold Plank

Sizes available: 2x10" 2x12"

Lengths: 4-20

Z-Plank Laminated Scaffold Plank

Call

CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES
smoke emissions will look first to the existing voluntary program.

Why it matters
WHY SHOULD THIS BE of importance to mason contractors, especially considering that wood-burning fireplaces are not being restrict

HB-DA213 S
SEISMIC VENEER ANCHOR

Designed to anchor masonry to a structure accommodating rigid insulation with provision for holding joint reinforcement in the veneer.

The HB-DA213 S Seismic Veneer Anchor Plate accommodates rigid i

NEW PRODUCTS

TO SUBMIT A NEW PRODUCT: Contact Jennifer Morrell Email: jmorrel@lionhrtpub.com

Corded Oscillating Multi-Tool
Bosch
Mount Prospect, IW.

Bosch Power Tools and Accessories MX25E Oscillating Multi-Tool is de