Fall 2009: Table of Contents

Fall 2009:

Table of Contents

features

Materials
Masonry Cleaning & Restoration
The basics of what you and your contractors should know
By Ronald Baer

Technology
The First Line of Defense for Masonry Buildings
Protective coating’s role in stopping moisture infiltration
By Christopher Perego

Materials
The Temple That Siva Built
Building the most elaborate Hindu temple in the U.S.
By Lavina Melwani

Design Trend
Building Green Today For a More Cost-Effective Tomorrow
By James D. Qualk

Design Trend
Green Masonry
Back to basic concepts of design
By Shahnaz Jaffari

Materials
3 Top Reasons Architects Choose Cast Stone
By Eddie Lesok

columns & departments

Letter from the Publisher
Letter from the Editor
Minimizing Masonry Litigation
Industry News
New Products
Masonry International
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Natural Stone Ordering: Details Matter Before the Job Starts

October 2026

A lot of problems on a stone job can be traced back to the order. I’m on the supplier side, so I see it regularly. A mason can do everything right in the field and still end up fighting a job because the wrong material was ordered, quantities were off, c

Rob McKay

Resources

Dust Mitigation in Masonry: Practical Strategies for Safer Job Sites

October 2026

Every day, masonry professionals cut block, grind mortar joints, core drill, mix dry materials, and demolish existing structures. These tasks are fundamental to the trade, but they also generate dust. While dust may seem like an unavoidable part of the jo

Greg Brown

Safety Library

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What Does That Marking Actually Mean?: Understanding the Standards Behind Your PPE

October 2026

Walk onto almost any masonry project, and you will see a variety of markings on personal protective equipment: Z87+, Type I, Type II, Class E, ANSI, and others. We recognize many of these markings and know they are important, but understanding exactly wha

Bethany Dailey

Safety Library

TERRA Footwear Renews as a Silver Partner in 2027

October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to share that TERRA Footwear will renew as a Silver Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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