For the mason contractor looking for a simpler solution to mixing and delivery of mortar, m-tec offers an answer.
The rules are pretty clear: Scaffolding plank safety requires inspection and care. You’re left with simple, common sense things to consider on the jobsite and in the yard.
One of the oldest materials used for flashing is copper. Little of today's masonry flashing ever sees the light of day; it's buried in the wall cavity.
Masonry walls have been around for a long time, and water has been around a lot longer. Preventing bad interaction is an ongoing project.
Over the centuries, the formulas for mortar have changed, and we aren't done yet as the proliferation of new masonry products provides new challenges.
Some contractors have a problem with post-construction cleaning of new substrates used on fireplaces, interior "stone" walls, and other inside applications.
Some changes in the way masonry products are cleaned and sealed relate to the "green" movement and new masonry products such as manufactured stone and concrete brick.
Don't go below grade with an above-grade waterproofing approach. Special products are available to improve drainage and waterproofing for below-grade applications.
Most companies have come to depend on computer to run day-to-day affairs, yet many of these same companies often fail to understand how to keep them safe from external threats.
Kermit the Frog was right, "It's not easy being green." But it can be profitable in the long run if you can focus on what masonry brings to the green table.
Superman returned to the theaters this summer and cordless drills, hammer-drills and rotary hammers are returning to the mason's toolbox.
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