A Place for Fire in the Modern Age

Warming Up with Outdoor Fireplaces

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Matthew B. Keelen and
Michael J. Falencki

The 111th Congress' Last Breath
Looking toward the 112th Congress and the future

As widely speculated, Republicans took control of the House of Representati

The AMT and estate tax may not be addressed, forcing reform or retroactive extension in the 112th Congress.

Healthcare law

While much of the de-funding efforts will occur in the 112th, Republicans will target certain aspects of the hea

NEW PRODUCTS

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MASONRY
December 2009 | Vol. 48, No. 12

features

# Installing the Correct Chimney Cap
A chimney cap is the least-expensive preventative measure to protect a chimney from deterioration.

# The Big Deal About Silica Dust

Nothing complements a home and adds warmth like a fireplace. Surround it with a hand-carved mantel, and it becomes the focal point of a room — a trend becoming more commonplace in luxury homes.

FIREPLACES & CHIMNEYS
Building fireplaces is becoming an art form," Jure says. "There are fewer and fewer masons who know how to build a good fireplace. Experienced fireplace masons have jobs booked months and years in advance. This is a good opport

The Crowning Touch

You've labored and poured blood, sweat and tears into your work. You step back and suddenly realize - just a little something is needed to cap it off and make it really special ...

That "something special" is a beaut

Industry News

OSHA recently published a new final rule requiring employers to provide personal protective equipment used to comply with OSHA's standards for all employees. Employees are responsible only for the costs of everyday clothing, footw

Industry News

scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. The survey findings reported that HCSS employees were most happy with the flexibility and authority to quickly address customer needs, relationships with their supervisor,

Fire Safety
The Balanced Design
Approach

Fire kills more Americans annually than all other natural disasters combined. Eighty-four percent of all fires occur in residences, resulting in nearly $5 billion worth of property loss in one-