Masonry Magazine November 2010 Page. 21

Words: Don Gordon
Masonry Magazine November 2010 Page. 21

Masonry Magazine November 2010 Page. 21
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits available for use of Indiana Limestone:
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SS Credit 7.1: Heat Island Effect, Non-Roof
EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance
MR Credits 1.1, 1.2: Building Reuse, Maintain 75 percent to 95 percent of Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof
MR Credits 2.1, 2.2: Construction Waste Management, Divert 50 percent to 75 percent from Disposal
MR Credits 3.1, 3.2: Materials Reuse, 5 percent to 10 percent
MR Credits 5.1, 5.2: Regional Materials
ID Credit 1: Innovative Design
LEED Canada Credit 8: Durable Building
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Utilizing Indiana limestone, many of which are up to 100 years old, exist in every American city, in many small towns and villages, in Canada, and in every type of atmosphere. Though found in only three Indiana counties, it is estimated that with current production methods, a 500- to 1000-year supply of stone remains. IMAS
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For information about the use of Indiana limestone in construction, contact the Indiana Limestone Institute of America at 812-275-4426 or www.ilial.com. Sources: Indiana Geological Survey, Indiana Limestone Institute of America, Indiana Limestone Company
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The New Improved Quikpoint Drill-Mate Mortar Gun.
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★ Tuckpointing
Paving
★ Stonework
Tile
★Thin Brick
★Cultured Stone
★ Steel Casements
★All types of masonry joints
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Melvin Mancia (Mason Forman)
Job: The John Winthrop School, Dorchester, Ma.
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Just scoop mortar into the three quart capacity hopper, pull the trigger on the drill and a continuous controlled bead of mortar can be applied, up to five times faster than conventional pointing methods, to any masonry application.
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Quikpoint, Inc. 23 B Bradford St., Concord, Ma. 01742 USA
Phone: 978-371-3267 Fax: 978-371-2292 Toll Free USA: 800-368-2202
Web: www.quikpoint.com E-Mail: sales@quikpoint.com
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READER SERVICE #165
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November 2010
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