Masonry Construction articles from June 2004

Masonry Construction archives from June 2004

In the bag.(editor's note)
June 1, 2004... My brother-in-law will try practically anything to avoid working too hard. It is a habit that grates at my very soul. And he always seems to put forth his best effort to practice this habit when visiting our home for a free meal. Avoiding...

Quality shines through: the 2nd annual "Most Innovative Products" contest honors the industry's best.(MIP)
June 1, 2004... World of Masonry/ World of Concrete attendees had the opportunity to wander the halls of sunny Orlando's massive Orange County Convention Center and look at the latest products and equipment that the 1500 or so exhibitors had to offer to the...

Skill, speed, and stamina: SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 contest lauds production and craftsmanship.(bricklayer 500)(masonry)
June 1, 2004... Victory belonged to the veterans in a competition for the title of "Country's Best Bricklayer" at the 2nd annual SPEC MIX Brick layer 500, held in February at World of Masonry/World of Concrete in Orlando. Sixteen teams of one journeyman and...

Trade association directory.(associations)(Directory)
June 1, 2004... NATIONAL Alliance for Concrete Codes & Standards 925-828-0543 American Concrete Contractors Association 330-670-9751 www.americancca.org American Concrete Institute 248-848-3800 www.concrete.org ...

Product directory.(Directory)
June 1, 2004... ACOUSTICAL MATERIALS CoInd Inc Elgin-Butler Brick Co HackOOOer Industries Inc Hohmann & Barnard Inc Homasote Co MAXXON Corp Proudfoot Co Inc Sealeze, a unit of Jason Inc Siscor Western Leader Ltd...

Use only the best ingredients.(Masonry News Contractor Tip)
June 1, 2004... The only way to have the best company is through your employees. Keep and add only the best employees to your company. This is no different than preparing a meal. If you add the best ingredients, you will get the best entree. As I grew up...

Stainless Steel Brick Trowel.(Products for the pros showcase)
June 1, 2004... Bon Tool Co is the manufacturer of the original stainless steel Brick Trowel. The modified stainless steel formula of the trowels makes them stronger than carbon trowels while providing constant elasticity and flexibility to reduce worker...

Scaffold lifter.(Products for the pros showcase)
June 1, 2004... Caldwell is pleased to introduce a unique, patented lifter designed specifically to handle masonry scaffolding. It safely, quickly, and efficiently moves mast sections, assembled bridge sections, or a combo of the two. Our lifter does exactly...

Grouting equipment.(Products for the pros showcase)
June 1, 2004... ChemGrout manufactures the world's largest selection of grouting equipment from high-capacity colloidal systems to hand grout pumps. Capacities from 1 to 50 GPM and pressures to 2000 psi. Their patented pumps are industry standards offering...

Masonry handsaw.(Products for the pros showcase)
June 1, 2004... This handsaw will cut a brick in no time! It's special carbide teeth makes it second to none when cutting in bricks and concrete blocks. It works fast for a 1-o-o-o-ong time. It's special teeth are strong and self-sharpening. The hardwood...

Originators of leading chemical bonding agents Weld-Crete[TM].(Products for the pros showcase)
June 1, 2004... True to its claim, Weld-Crete[TM] is the proven concrete bonding agent for practically every application. Simply brush, roll or spray Weld-Crete onto concrete or any structurally sound surface. Then come back hours, days or weeks later and...

Mortar tub.(Products for the pros showcase)
June 1, 2004... Maxit's heavy duty plastic 7.5 cu ft stackable mortar tub, is easy to clean and holds up to the beating on the job site. This tub is narrow, there is more room on the scaffolding. The tub lifts from the top, so the operator can see what he is...

Company directory.(Directory)
June 1, 2004... A AaLadin Cleaning Systems 800-356-3325 www.aaladin.com Abatron Inc 800-445-1754 www.abatron.com Abbott Enterprises Inc 800-643-5973 www.atrol.com ABCO Engineering Corp 319-283-5652 ...

All in the family: SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 contest lauds production and craftsmanship.(champion bricklayer)
June 1, 2004... When Bob Boll, Boll Masonry, Conifer, Colo., learned about the SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 competition from his younger brother, Mike, he was game. The spirit of friendly competition is not unknown between the two brothers, who are 19-years apart...