May/June 2008: Table of Contents

Words: Bronzella Cleveland
Masonry Design Magazine

Features

Materials
Natural Thin Stone Veneers
Old-world masonry appeal – engineering & cost advantages
By Jim Hambleton

Materials
Beauty That Endures
A look at the enduring value and timeless beauty of genuine clay pavers
By Leroy Danforth

Design Trends
Designer-led Design-Build
Advantages when the architect is prime
By Mark C. Friedlander

columns & departments

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

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