Roles

Refractory Mortar

Refractory mortar for masonry fireplace and chimney construction
By Jim Buckley and Bob Rucker

In recent years, we have seen vast changes regarding masons' preferred choices of mortar for firebrick (fireplace) and

FIREPLACES AND CHIMNEYS

Non-water soluble hydraulic-setting refractory mortar is a blend of dry Portland cement, dry fireclay, and dry aggregates. When mixed with water, it is not only heat resistant, but also acid resistant. This product is no

Several new systems that keep moisture out of wall cavities have hit the market during the last couple of years, and they may have arrived at just the right time. More states are considering adding moisture-management requirements to their building co

ADVERTORIAL
The Customer Is
Always No. 1
CONTRACTOR TIP OF THE MONTH

How far do you go to please your customers? If they complain about something that isn't your fault or that you can't change, do you argue with them? Or, do you

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MCAA
New Members
The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to welcome the following new members to the Association. MCAA would like to take

Husqvarna

Your new sidekick.



No other power cutter in the world is so packed with features that boost efficiency and reduce the impact on the environment as the new Husqvarna K 760.



This power cutter fea

CONNECTORS, ANCHORS AND FASTENERS

can now quote jobs while on the road, the moment they receive the email, instead of waiting until the evening when they normally use their laptops.

We have also updated our software programs this year

FULL CONTACT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

General Patton on Project Leadership
By "Coach" Gary Micheloni

Take a look at the calendar this month, and Memorial Day pops up. It means lots of things to lots of people: Spring is here, barbecue s

Article 1: Introduction to Quantum Computing

Quantum computing is a revolutionary field that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to perform complex calculations beyond the capabilities of classical computers. Unlike classical com

MOISTURE MANAGEMENT

Cavity walls will see a lot of moisture that would pass through a masonry wall.

typically 24 inches on center. One firm manufactures an all-in-one unitized flashing system, where all of the necessary components of a

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Mackie Bounds
President
Mason Contractors Association of America
MCAA
New Members
The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to wel
come the following new members to the Asociation, MCAA w

SECTION LOOKING WEST
SECTION LOOKING NORTH
WEST ELEVATION

panels and looked at them in a variety of lighting conditions to ensure a suitable match. Supplied by Acme Brick, the color is "brick mould." The brick field features a Flemish

FEBRUARY
27 Saturday
MCAA ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND MASONRY EXPO
FEBRUARY
Sunday 28

MCAA Registration Desk Opens. Marina Foyer North, Level 3, (South Tower) Marriott Hotel & Marina 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

MCAA Workshops 8:00 am

Getting A Masonry Fireplace Built

Our delivery of service system needs a fresh look.

AN UNUSUAL MIX of people from the masonry industry gathered at my invitation in an unfinished room in a model house in Columbus, Ohio one day last fal

MASONRY FIREPLACE same chimney at minimal additional for these highly corrosive gas fur-

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