This issue’s questions come from an Engineer, an Architect, and a Mason Contractor. What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention Technical Talk. Q. An Engineer asked about the Brick Industry Association (BIA) TECHNICAL

This issue’s questions come from an Architect, an Engineer. and a Mason Contractor. What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention Technical Talk.

Anchoring with Thermal Efficiency in Mind

Discover more about innovations in the masonry industry and bed joint reinforcement.

The Fechino Files: Four Ways to Create Better Buildings through Compatible Materials

Some type of horizontal reinforcement should be used with all concrete masonry construction to help control shrinkage cracks.

Painter's Corner: Finishing Strong

Painter's Corner: Busy-Busy

Tech Talk: Veneer Anchors For New Construction

Tech Talk: Control Joints

Tech Talk: Bed Joint Reinforcement

Tech Talk: Troubleshooting Cracks

Tech Talk: Glass Block Makes a Comeback

Painter's Corner: MCAA Magazine

We answer some common questions to Chapter 12 of the TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5 2013 Building Code requirements.

Far too many specifications for horizontal joint reinforcement inadvertently include requirements that could undermine the capacity to meet code and negatively impact performance.