Donald Alward Sr.

Roles

Alward Masonry Contractors

Employee

We strive to provide a quality masonry product at a competative and equitable price for our customer and our company. It is our belief that masonry provides the best long term solution for owners of building, therefore the m...

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Weeps: Masonry Weeps
January 2019

Well-designed and well-installed weep vents in modern masonry are integral to the function of cavity wall veneers.

Donald Alward
Technical Talks
Brick Flashing Moisture Management Waterproofing Weep Hole Accessories
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Mortar and Grout: Is Self-Consolidating Grout Right for My Project?
July 2018

Self-consolidating grout is becoming more available and more widely used. However, self-consolidating grout is still somewhat mysterious.

Donald Alward
Technical Talks
Admixtures Aggregates Grout Ready Mix
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The State of Masonry Education for Engineering Students
March 2018

The education of future engineers should be something that catches the attention of the entire masonry industry.

Donald Alward
Miscellaneous
Educational (University) Masonry Cement Masonry Heaters Masonry Panels
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Mortar and Grout: Mortar: Proportion Spec or Property Spec?
November 2017

The most commonly referenced standard for masonry mortar material in modern construction in the United States is ASTM C270.

Donald Alward
Technical Talks
Cement Mortar Preblended
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Products Liability, A Primer
June 2005

Products Liability, A Primer

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