Features – Masonry Magazine

MCAA Platinum Partner InStone Introduces New Brand, Toro Stone

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Words: MCAA Marketing Toro Stone, a new stone veneer brand designed with the needs of masons and contractors in mind, is launching to the masonry world this month. With selling points that include nationwide distribution, innovative packaging and consistent colors, Toro Stone simplifies the specification and ordering processes to provide customers with efficient stone solutions …

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MCAA Interview with Tim Leese on Materiality Book

4 minutes of reading

Words: Cassandra Stern Founded in 1890, Glen-Gery has been a cornerstone of American brick manufacturing for over a century. With a rich history spanning more than 130 years, Glen-Gery has continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of the construction industry. Today, Glen-Gery has become one of the largest brick manufacturers in the United States …

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Interior Remodeling Refined: Unlock the Potential of Stone Veneer Inside

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Words: Sarah Lograsso, Director of Marketing and Product Management, Westlake Royal Building Products Typically, stone is linked with exterior settings, yet its versatility extends far beyond. With manufactured stone veneer (MSV), the possibilities to enhance interior applications are virtually boundless. From accent walls in living rooms to fireplace surrounds in cozy dens, stone veneer has …

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MCAA & Westlake Royal Stone Solutions Interview: The 2024 Building Code Update

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Words: Justin Stengel, Content Developer The MCAA had a the chance to connect and talk with Westlake Royal Stone Solution’s Director of Training and Technical, Jeff Tew. This opportunity enabled us to ask some important questions to Jeff regarding several new updates, products, and more! The first question asked in the interview was intended to …

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MCAA Interview with Architect Morris Adjmi: Materiality Launch Event

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Words: MCAA Marketing In architecture, the materials used are just as important as the design. Morris Adjmi, an architect with a background from New Orleans and Italy, brings a unique view to modern architecture. He has learned a lot from his experiences abroad and from working with the famous architect Aldo Rossi. Recently, Adjmi talked …

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Silica Safety: Silica and the Tragedy of the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel

4 minutes of reading

Words: Zach Everett, Legacy Masonry, LLC Do you think silica is dangerous? Is it blown out of proportion by OSHA? The Hawk’s Nest tragedy was a horrific incident of immorality against workers by overt neglect as it pertains to silica exposure. It began in 1930 and lasted through 1931 in West Virginia. The Union Carbide …

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Marvelous Masonry: The Great Wall of China

9 minutes of reading

Words: Cassandra Stern The Great Wall of China is an iconic testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Winding its way through China’s rugged terrain, it is one of history’s most impressive architectural feats. The wall spans over 13,000 miles, including all its branches and sections. It served as a formidable defense system against invasions from …

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The Exoskeleton by Mawashi Science and Technology

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Words: Vera Autushka, Fraco USA, Inc.Photos: Photos: Fraco USA, Inc. The Exo: How It Feels To Wear It The concept of an exoskeleton is not particularly new; it has been used in the military and medical field for decades, but recently, the exo has been adopted for the construction industry. You may have caught glimpses …

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