Roles

Online Education The MCAA reports on the many online educational options for masons who want to continue their education and/or become a Certified Mason Contr

Since becoming editor of Masonry in 2007, I have seen our industry???s focuses shift and change ??? all in the direction of growth. Involved and determined mason contractors and industry leaders, along with the Mason Contractors Association

The masonry industry constantly is dealing with changes. This year, we saw the new Energy Code become a more popular part of our wall construction.

Codes: They can be confusing to keep up with as we manage our busy masonry operations. Many of us have heard that the 2012 Energy Code will bring tremendous change to the industry

NATURAL STONE
to the computer and, from there, the drawings are converted to a 3D model and then programmed as machine code into the cutter. Once the cutter is done, Indiana Cut Stone's team of skilled artisans adds any finishing touches, and the re

In restoring a damaged surface, if a chip can be found, it may be possible to restore it to its place with the same thermo-setting resin adhesive, or cyanoacrylate "superglue" that the manufacturer uses.



Getting the support

Patching: Extending the life of masonry

BY STEVE FECHINO

Images courtesy of Cathedral Stone Products Inc.
www.cathedralstone.com
36 MASONRY November 2012 www.masoncontractors.org The Voice of the Masonry Industry

PATCH

Aligning final patch with the substrate

Intro

Finishing a structural concrete patch

Not every chip should be patched. Many patches, no matter how well they are installed, will draw the eye to the patch and not to the overall a

PATCHING

Securing available moisture will offer another way to cure a repair that, otherwise, would present curing problems.

Latex modifiers

LATEX MODIFIERS are not simply the "milk" we add to mortar. Latex modifiers offer ma

Patching of masonry materials during a new construction project is typically a line item that was not planned during the estimating phase of the project. Understanding the products commonly available for patching, capabilities, compatibility and limit

All information shared is only as good as the person communicating the concern. For example, when I am explaining a masonry situation that requires some assistance from a more experienced co-worker, I need to be on my game.

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

As I have gotten more involved with MCAA, the networking and the building of the relationships of such great people in our industry, has been invaluable. I am so glad that I am a member and know that as a company we will grow and be stronger b

MIXERS, PUMPS AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS

Add either a neat cement slurry or hose primer/pumping aid to the pump hopper, and then insert the end of the hose into the material hopper (be sure primer is compatible with material to be used).

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