January/February 2009: Table of Contents

Features

Materials
The Unitized Flashing System
In masonry, the flashing job for exterior cavity walls would seem to cry out for systematization.
By Gregg Hodgson

Education
Masonry Education Spotlight
Expand your knowledge of the design, use and maintenance of masonry through a number of professional development courses.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Rehabilitation
Boston’s Liberty Hotel
A 19th century jail becomes a 21st century model of preservation and restoration
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Safety
Design for Safety
“Inherently safe” masonry products reduce injuries and increase profits
By David Carney, Robert Bevins and Patricia Carney

Columns & Departments

Letter from the Publisher
Letter from the Editor
Minimizing Masonry Litigation
Industry News
New Products
Masonry International

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Non-Destructive Testing in Masonry Investigation

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One of the greatest deceptions in restoration and building is that the visible symptom is rarely the actual problem. Water may enter through failed flashing 20 feet away from where it finally appears inside the building. A new CMU wall that looks sound as

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Technical Talks

Instone Renews as a Gold Partner in 2027

October 2026

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

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Midwest Cast Stone Recommits as a Gold Partner in 2027

October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is delighted to share that Midwest Cast Stone will recommit as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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Brickworks Supply Center Returns as a Gold Partner in 2027

October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Brickworks Supply Center will return as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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