The Fechino Files: Conversations and Tips with Some Old Bricklayers

The Fechino Files: Sealant Basics

Proper residential masonry wall construction is required for meeting the 2015 International Building Code.

While bricks do absorb water, it is virtually impossible for wind-driven rain to be forced completely through a brick body. During the brick manufacturing process, high kiln temperatures fuse raw materials into a solid, water-resistant mass. Because of t

With winter weather arriving, masonry chimneys face months of prolonged exposure to wind-driven rains and melting snow.

Election results for the 2014-2015 Board of the Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis were recently announced.

New masonry products for November 2011 including caulking blades, carpenter squares, dust collectors and more.

Milwaukee Electric Tool continues to expand the fastest growing 18V platform in the industry with the introduction of the new M18™ Cordless Caulk and Adhesive Gun.

George McDonnell & Sons Tuckpointing Co., Inc. has launched their new website thanks to the MCAA!

Churchill Downs, the world's most legendary racetrack, was in need of restoration and modernization to effectively compete and attract fans to the track.

Churchill Downs, the world's most legendary racetrack, has conducted thoroughbred racing and presented America's greatest race, the Kentucky Derby, continuously since 1875.

St. Charles, Mo., is the place where the Lewis & Clark Expedition started its trek in 1804, and it served as the first capitol of the new state of Missouri from 1821 to 1826. But being right on the river has its problems. In 1993, due to continuous heavy

MC&MCA Annual Convention and Election of Officers

Contractor to Contractor: Fred Kinateder Masonry, Inc.

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Prior to setting, insure climatic conditions are within thermal limitations of the mortar.

Ensure that all specified flashing and damp proofing is installed. Flashing pierced by stone anchors must be sealed either by metal thimb

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