Marvelous Masonry - Celebrating Masonry’s Heritage

Appreciating the Little Things

Cavity Wall Design, Air Barrier/Moisture Retarder Design, and Workmanship Part 2

Carl Von Clausewitz, Prussian general and military theorist, had many sayings, of which the most famous is "War is the continuation of politics by other means." The same may be said of building design: Construction is the continuation of design developme

DC, Maryland, and Virginia have a long tradition of beautiful masonry. Driving through many of their cities you’ll spot rowhouses, hospitals, schools and other institutional buildings constructed with molded brick. Clay deposits and other raw materials (

Tectura Designs has added an unparalleled four-color blending process to its portfolio of concrete rooftop, on-grade, and architectural pavers.

Recently opened Centro Plaza, a $16 million, multi-modal transit center for the VIA Metropolitan System of San Antonio, features an architectural design that celebrates the beauty of the natural landscape with a modern, illuminated twist. In addition to

Based on the company’s award-winning Profit Through Knowledge (PTK) technical seminars, this e-le

On Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, the Masonry Advisory Council (MAC) will host a Continuing Education Breakfast in Oak Brook, Ill., where attendees can earn 2.5 AIA Credits. The event is sponsored by Brick Distributors of Illinois and the Illinois Concrete

In April 2012, Keene Building Products introduced its new masonry cavity drainage device called the KeeneStone Cut. Thicknesses for the KeeneStone Cut include one, and two inches to satisfy commercial, and residential masonry cav

Natural stone is a timeless material that has been used for centuries in structures of all types. In one of the fastest growing segments of the masonry products market, adhered stone veneers have become increasingly popular during the past decade in both