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The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) held its semi-annual fall meetings in downtown Atlanta from Dec 4-7th, 2006.

The ASTM International Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry celebrated its 75th anniversary at the Atlanta Hyatt Regency on Dec. 6, 2006.

Have We Settled the Mortar Dropping Issue Yet?

From the Editor

Jennie Farnsworth, Editor
jen@lionhrtpub.com

Unfortunately, I learned the hard way about the topic of one of our articles. About two years ago, when we purchased the home that we're renovating, we did the obligatory

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Contractors Taking the Promotion Initiative

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 this oppor

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,
In the December 2004 issue of Masonry, Sarah B. Atkins, President of Archovations, Inc., headquartered in Hudson, Wis, authored an article titled "Have We Settled the Mortar Dropping Issue Yet."

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