Fall 2009: Table of Contents

Words: Bronzella Cleveland

Fall 2009:

Masonry Design Magazine

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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