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Mission Creep
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Mission Creep
By John Carroll

John Carroll is on the home stretch of a 20-year odyssey to transform the... More

Tags: Concrete Blocks, Basement, Concrete, Masonry, Sitework
Trouble-free Brick Veneer
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Trouble-free Brick Veneer

4 ways to help prevent moisture damage. More

Tags: Flashing, Brick, Masonry Construction, Moisture Barriers
Brought to you by UGL Drylok
Collomix AQiX Water Dosing Device
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Tool Test: Collomix AQiX Water Dosing Device
By Matthew Navey

This hose-mounted meter precisely manages the amount of water added to mortar or... More

Tags: Tools and Equipment, Collomix North America, Collomix, Masonry, Masonry Construction
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Repairing Earthquake-Damaged Masonry With Fabric-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM)
Repairing Earthquake-damaged Masonry With Fabric-reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM)

Watch how workers tackled the repair and restoration of the 1878 Napa County Courthouse using high-performance mortar and a carbon-fiber grid. More

Tags: Products, Concrete, Masonry, Masonry Construction, Concrete Construction
Layout for a Brick Staircase
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Layout for a Brick Staircase
By John Carroll

Precise measuring and mason’s twine keep courses straight. More

Tags: Staircases, Masonry, Brick, Brick, Masonry Construction
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Avoiding Mass Failures
Tags: Building Performance, Building Science, Building Envelope, Masonry Construction
Stone and Brick Facades to Last a Lifetime
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Stone and Brick Facades to Last a Lifetime
By Matt Risinger

Behind the rock: how to do it right. More

Tags: Masonry Construction
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Metabo 9-in cordless grinder
Tags: Tools and Equipment, Concrete Surfaces, Cordless Tools, Masonry Construction
Diamond Blade
Diamond Blade

For cutting stone, brick, metal and concrete More

Tags: Coring and Cutting, Saws, Professional Deck Builder, Masonry Construction
Wall Defender Keeps Weep Holes Clear in Masonry Walls
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Wall Defender Keeps Weep Holes Clear in Masonry Walls
By JLC Staff

The two-tiered material collects mortar droppings before they can clog weep holes More

Tags: Masonry, Retaining Walls, Masonry Construction, Cavity Walls, Mortarnet Solutions
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