Masonry Construction

Posted on August 11, 2022

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

Posted on July 29, 2022

Trouble-free Brick Veneer

4 ways to help prevent moisture damage. More

Tags: Flashing, Brick, Masonry Construction, Moisture Barriers

Posted on March 03, 2022

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

Posted on May 14, 2020

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

Posted on June 05, 2019

Layout for a Brick Staircase

By John Carroll

John Carroll explains the 3D layout required for an elegant and solid set of entry... More

Tags: Staircases, Masonry, Brick, Brick, Masonry Construction

Posted on October 05, 2018

Avoiding Mass Failures

Tags: Building Performance, Building Science, Building Envelope, Masonry Construction

Posted on February 02, 2018

By Matt Risinger

Behind the rock: how to do it right. More

Tags: Masonry Construction

Posted on February 10, 2017

Metabo 9-in cordless grinder

Tags: Tools and Equipment, Concrete Surfaces, Cordless Tools, Masonry Construction

Diamond Blade

For cutting stone, brick, metal and concrete More

Tags: Coring and Cutting, Saws, Professional Deck Builder, Masonry Construction

Posted on December 02, 2015

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