Masonry Magazine July 2011 Page. 6

Words: John Koester
Masonry Magazine July 2011 Page. 6

Masonry Magazine July 2011 Page. 6
MASONRY
July 2011 Vol. 50, No. 7

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features
14 Moisture Management

The importance of moisture management in below-grade construction.

22 Mortars, Mixtures and Staining

A case study in Vail, Colo., focuses on the use of Type S mortar and core-fil grout.

24 Nonresidential Energy Code Compliance with Concrete Masonry Walls

Thermal mass is the energy saver in masonry buildings.

30 Power Tools

A look at some of the latest and greatest power tools that can make the job of the mason contractor easier and more efficient.

columns &
departments

Photo courtesy of Eric Oendorf
Shown on the cover is the Milwaukee City Hall, which won a National Preservation Honor Award in 2010 from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

General Contractor: JP Cullen & Sons Inc.; Architect of Record: Engberg Anderson Inc.; Structural/ Building Envelope Engineer: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc
Associate Architect: Quinn Evans Architects Inc.; Structural Engineer: Bloom Companies LLC
Key Subcontractors: Arteage Construction, Eugene Matthews, FJA Christiansen, Gladding McBean, J.F. Cook Co., Lee Manufacturing, Thomas A Mason Co. Inc., The Penebacker Enterprises LLC, Quarra Stone, Roberts Roofing & Siding Inc., Safway, Western Waterproofing

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