Masonry Construction articles from October 2002

Masonry Construction archives from October 2002

Mile-high silver anniversary celebration. (editor's note).(Editorial)
October 1, 2002... I'm developing a greater appreciation for the historical contributions that masons have made to our lives. Their final products have provided beauty, safety, and durability. Masonry has enriched our cities, homes, and cultural centers. So...

TMS planning anniversary celebration. (brickbats).(The Masonry Society)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Masonry Society will celebrate its silver anniversary at the upcoming annual meeting in Denver, October 9-13. The program will review TMS' first 25 years and look ahead into its future. Among the presentation topics planned for the...

Leonard Masonry honored for renovation project. (brickbats).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Leonard Masonry Inc., St. Louis, was honored at the 2002 Tucker Architectural Awards program for its work on the Washington University Graham Chapel addition (above). The contractor was recognized in the renovation or restoration project...

BIA appoints new president. (brickbats).(Brick Industry Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Richard Jennison was recently named president of the Brick Industry Association, Reston, Va. BIA Chairman of the Board Robert F. Belden noted that Jennison "brings a diverse background in marketing in both the for-profit and nonprofit worlds to...

Proliferation of masonry technology. (readers' forum).
October 1, 2002... The CSI Manual of Practice establishes the standards of care for the preparation of architectural specifications. The manual states: "A reference standard should be reviewed and its contents and purpose thoroughly understood before...

Sky Climber names new vice president. (brickbats).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Marty Kloss recently joined Sky Climber Inc. as its new vice president of global sales and marketing. He brings 15 years of scaffolding industry experience to his new position with the manufacturer of suspended-access products and services. ...

ACI plans masonry code seminars; releases several publications. (brickbats).
October 1, 2002... ACI International has announced plans for a series of 1-day seminars around the country on how to design and specify masonry structures using the "2002 Masonry Code." The seminars, which are co-sponsored by The Masonry Society, are scheduled...

Florida apprentices dominate SBI awards. (brickbats).
October 1, 2002... The Masonry Association of Florida (MAF) apprentices dominated the Southern Brick Institute's 2002 Manpower Forum Competition by winning three firsts, a second, and two honorable mentions from the 12 prizes available. There were 36 competitors...

CD-ROM helps strengthen subcontractor's rights. (brickbats).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Fundamentals of Fair Subcontracts illuminates the contract language of the AIA A401-1997 subcontract document and A201-1997 general conditions document by highlighting clauses, defining terms, and making it easier for subcontractors to expand...

Security on the jobsite. (question of the month).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... At a recent contractor meeting, the subject of jobsite security seemed to be on every owner's mind. Many owners indicated that thieves were more devious than in the past. They said that large steel toolboxes had become nothing more than targets...

Grandeur restored. (showcase).(Rhodes Hall )
October 1, 2002... When Rhodes Hall was built in 1904 for one of Atlanta's richest families, the rough-cut, granite-block mansion was the epitome of the new South's opulence and was a center for Atlanta's society. The estate's Victorian Romanesque-revival...

Quest for a united industry. (top of the bearing wall).
October 1, 2002... As a youngster, Mackey Bounds knew he was not destined to join his three brothers in the family's carpet business. "I was always an outdoor person," said the president and CEO of Brazos Masonry, Waco, Texas. But Bounds didn't know what he was...

"Keeping score--what gets measured gets done". (Masonry News Contractor Tip).
October 1, 2002... Imagine this, you are a bricklayer and just came off the job at the end of the day. You're a little tired because you along with four other bricklayers just laid 5000 brick that day. That's a good day by any contractor's standards. However, no...

Century-old jail reborn as modern court. (restoration).
October 1, 2002... It was a peculiar scene in downtown Pittsburgh in late 1998. There were thousands of people braving below-freezing temperatures to wait in a blocks-long line to catch a glimpse of the Henry Hobson Richardson Allegheny County Jail's mysterious...

Restoring a historic Iowa landmark: contractor faced numerous challenges while working on the 73-year-old Salisbury House. (restoration).
October 1, 2002... Every restoration project that a contractor encounters is a unique, highly complex undertaking that requires limitless technical, artistic, and problem-solving skills. A recent revitalization project on the Salisbury House--a well-recognized...

Bracing masonry walls. (troubleshooting).
October 1, 2002... Q Our company typically braces masonry walls using 2 x10 planks that are 16 feet long and installed at an angle with a vertical 2 x 10 against the wall. Stakes are driven into the ground at the opposite end. These braces failed and the wall...

Why use building paper? (troubleshooting).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Q Why is building paper used on the face of sheathing in a steel-stud backup wall? The brick masonry in these locations is designed with a cavity wall, so why is it necessary to protect the face of the sheathing? A The Brick Industry...

Cleaning up. (Product classification: cleaning equipment: special advertising section: the ultimate work zone).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Customers pay no heed to economic cycles in The Ultimate Work Zone. They demand the highest level of performance at all times. Contractors are on a never-ending mission to improve quality and efficiency. Streamlining a process, particularly...

The total package: World of Masonry combines the products featured in The Ultimate Work Zone with training on how to perform the job correctly. (World of masonry: special advertising section: the ultimate work zone).
October 1, 2002... Each year, thousands of masonry contractors go the World of Masonry for many reasons. They get a firsthand opportunity to learn about the exhibitor's new products and services. And for many, another important aspect of the World of Masonry is...

Adjustable scaffolding uses two-speed winch. (new products).
October 1, 2002... Mighty Hi-Speed adjustable scaffolding has a two-speed winch that is incapable of spinning freely and features quick-change gearing that offers the user a low-gear ratio for climbing and a high-gear ratio for descent. The scaffolding has a load...

Brick splitter adjusts to three positions. (new products).
October 1, 2002... A removable pin quickly and easily adjusts the height of the Brick Buster portable splitter to one of three positions for fast and economical cutting of bricks and pavers. The 10-inch-wide blade allows masonry units to be cut at any angle, and...

Line reels and replacement string mark construction areas. (new products).
October 1, 2002... A complete line of masonry line reels and replacement string designed for marking off construction areas includes a variety of lengths up to 500 feet in an assortment of colors. The line is made of high-strength, high-tension cord that...

Product line includes various masonry tools. (new products).
October 1, 2002... Several masonry products are available from this manufacturer, including a brick chisel, a large wood-handle brick trowel, and a jointer set. The 4-inch-wide chisel is easy to use and comes with a protective hand guard to reduce pressure on the...

Rebar benders and cutters handle various diameters. (new products).
October 1, 2002... The 29-RCB 19 (shown) and 29-RCB25 combination rebar cutters and benders weigh just 118 and 177 pounds, respectively. These portable, compact units come with various-sized rollers and collars to handle different rebar diameters. The RCB9...

Portable/stationary units bend rebar. (new products).
October 1, 2002... Three rebar bending and/or cutting tools provide greater versatility at the jobsite. One model is a completely portable rebar bender that is strong, light, and easy to use. Its 36-inch length provides enough leverage to bend 5/8-inch...

PROSOCO Inc. (Sealing Masonry).
October 1, 2002... Sure Klean Custom Masonry Sealer is formulated to weatherproof exterior walls made of architectural concrete block, custom masonry units, porous masonry, cast stone, and precast concrete. The solvent-based silicone elastomer is a clear sealer...

Diedrich Technologies Inc. (Sealing Masonry).
October 1, 2002... The 303S Siloxseal line of sealers for protecting masonry and concrete internally and externally is used in both interior and exterior applications. These siloxane-based products are formulated to react chemically with silica in the substrate...

Parker Intl. Ltd. (Sealing Masonry).
October 1, 2002... Radcon Formula #7 is a biochemically modified solution spray that is applied to cured concrete or masonry. Over a 3-day period, the product penetrates the matrix and reacts with the material to form a subsurface barrier. The solution...

Professional products of Kansas Inc. (Sealing Masonry).
October 1, 2002... Professional Water Sealant is a silicone-rubber-based product that permanently bonds to the capillary system to invisibly protect brick from both graffiti and moisture damage. The sealer prevents paint penetration and allows easy removal of...

Super Stone Inc. (Sealing Masonry).
October 1, 2002... Cure and Seal acrylic sealer is formulated with adhesives and a surfactant that enable it to bond with and penetrate concrete and masonry surfaces by displacing moisture and dust. The sealer resists water, alkali, and abrasion and leaves a...

Surebond Inc. (Sealing Masonry).
October 1, 2002... The SB-1300-1370 sealer is used in sports stadiums and other public places and is formulated to provide a range of benefits to clay pavers and installed concrete masonry. The product protects against water and salt penetration and is...

Hammers and chisels serve stonemasons' needs. (new products).
October 1, 2002... Three styles of finishing hammers used by stonemasons are "thru" hardened and tempered to give them a very hard edge, and their weight is balanced with a strong hickory handle (fiberglass handles available upon request). Single-edge concave (4...

Device duplicates stone shapes. (new products).
October 1, 2002... Stone-Scribe easily duplicates the shape of a natural stone edge when field cutting, which saves time and material. The device consists of an adjustable top arm that holds a carpenter's pencil and can be adjusted vertically and an adjustable...

Will owners pay more for quality. (lookout).
October 1, 2002... Can you imagine living in a world where construction project owners and developers pay more for quality work and excellent service? As a commercial general contractor for over 25 years, I never dreamed that this might come true. Or has it? ...