March/April 2008: Table of Contents

Words: Bronzella Cleveland
Masonry Design Magazine

MarchApril 2008:

Table of Contents

features


Thru-Wall Flashing: Then and Now
Copper still is king.
By Keith A. Lolley


New Masonries, New Rules
How to clean mixed masonry facades properly – what you and your contractors should know.
By David W. Boyer


50 Years and Counting
For half a century, SGH has upheld the goals of its founders, while earning numerous accolades and awards.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite


The Technology Behind Bricks
Plant automation is making better bricks without raising prices.
By Brett Martin

columns & departments

There’s the Typical Way to Brace a Wall. And Then There’s a Better Way.
May 2026

Wall bracing is one of the most important safety considerations on any masonry jobsite, yet it is often treated as a task that happens after the wall is built. Crews return, equipment is brought in, and time is set aside to secure walls that have already

Why Coordinated Material Supply Matters in Modern Masonry Construction
May 2026

The Advantages of Single-Source Supply in Modern Masonry Construction Masonry construction has evolved significantly over the past several decades. While brick and mortar remain the defining elements of masonry walls, the assemblies behind them have beco

Remembering Harry McGraw
May 2026

The masonry industry has lost one of its great teachers and craftsmen with the passing of Harry Edward McGraw, who died April 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 93.

The Gary Joyner Masonry Scholarship: Investing In The Future
May 2026

The North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA) Eastern Chapter has launched the Gary Joyner Masonry Scholarship at Pitt Community College in Greenville, North Carolina. The annual award honors one of the trade's most influential figures while