he Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that cfiFOAM will retain its Silver membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program.

I recently stayed overnight in a 120-year-old converted warehouse to hotel in Minneapolis that was built with uninsulated clay brick walls. I was perfectly comfortable as it snowed outside, and I had even turned the hotel room’s heating system off.

cfiFOAM, a supplier of foam insulation products and equipment, has entered the Silver Tier in the Masonry Alliance Program. As part of this commitment, cfiFOAM becomes one of just 70 companies to receive unparalleled access to the $33 billion masonry

Bridging The Final Frontier In Thermal Performance

Fire Testing: Brick, A Traditionally Non-Combustible Material

The Fechino Files: Flood Rebuild

Rebuilding From Within

When a discussion begins regarding cavity wall drainage, flashing or adhered veneer drainage, most of the time it begins with the saying, “Masonry leaks.”

False marketing claims that negate fire safety have the potential to destroy the public’s trust in both masonry construction and building codes.

Industry Perspectives: False Fire-Related Claims Can Undermine Public Confidence in Building Codes and Masonry Designs

The team designing and development the Kilpatrick Renaissance conceptualized, analyzed and streamlined the design and building processes, negating any challenges that occurred.

The Flash Trac Flashing System is an answer to many of the headaches that may come with installing masonry veneer to exterior walls with spray-foam insulation.

When The Renaissance Companies of Chicago developed the concept for the Kilpatrick Renaissance, an apartment complex for seniors aged 55 and over, its leadership immediately called upon general contractor Sterling Renaissance Inc. of Lake Zurich, Ill., a

Mason contractors can experience long-term energy savings through cavity wall systems.

Having a broad scope mason contractor covering cavity wall and exterior cladding on a project is a growing preference for general contractors.

Five of the most recognized and trusted companies in the construction industry have aligned to create the industry's best complete masonry cavity wall system.