Masonry Magazine November 2004 Page. 4

Words: John Matteo
Masonry Magazine November 2004 Page. 4

Masonry Magazine November 2004 Page. 4
contents
MASONRY

MASONRY
Volume 43. Number 11 November 2004

features
# LEED and Masonry
Christine A. Subasic, PE, LEED AP, The Masonry Society's representative on the U.S. Green Building Council, explains the LEED Green Building Rating System and how masonry plays a part in this environmentally conscious construction method.

# Diamonds Don't Wear... or Should They?
Saw blades are an expensive consumable. If you can make them last longer, it can reflect a savings on your bottom line. Learn from an expert how to troubleshoot the causes for loss of tension, segment loss, core cracking and more, and the variables affecting diamond blade performance. See how to avoid these problems and get the most out of your blades.

# Back to Basics
Like many other construction tools, Portable generators are virtually indestructible. That doesn't mean you don't want to take care of them and make them last as long as possible, though. By adhering to a maintenance schedule, keeping track of vital maintenance information and operating as recommended, onsite power tools will help you generate income rather than being an additional expense.

columns & departments
# From the Editor

# President's Message

# Government Affairs

# Making the Grade

# New Products

# TMC Golden Trowel Awards

# MIT Excellence in Masonry Awards

# Legal Issues

# Bull of the Woods

# Classified Advertising

# News

MASONRY (ISSN 0025-4681) is published monthly. Subscription rate $24 per year, Canada $30 (U.S. currency): Mexico $32, all other countries $79. Single copies $5.50. Copyright 2004 by Mason Contractors Association of America. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MASONRY, 33 South Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193. Canadian return address: Station A, P.O. Box 54, Windsor, Ontario NSA 6J5. SEND SUBSCRIPTIONS and business correspondence to: MASONRY, 33 South Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193. Phone: 847/301-0001 or 800/536-2225. Fax: 847/301-1110.

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