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Retaining Walls Present A Promising Opportunity

Words: Steven HansenPhoto: laughingmango, davelogan  Retaining walls are essential elements in the built environment. Most are functional, though some are purely decorative. The range of materials is vast, but the segmental block wall is ubiquitous in both residential and commercial applications.  Joe Raboine, Director of Belgard Residential Hardscapes, talked with MASONRY about retaining walls and …

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On The Level: Measuring in the USA: Why is the rest of the world using metric and why aren’t we?

“If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all.”  Albert “B.B.” King, Born Under a Bad Sign On a trip to Europe, I arrived at my hotel room and immediately fell asleep from a trying flight. When I awoke, I was struck by how silly and unattractive the electrical plugs of …

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MASONRY MADNESS® 2021: The Best Of The Best Go Head-to-Head

Words and Photos: MASONRY Magazine  Editor’s Note: World of Concrete is less than a month away! So here is the most up-to-date MASONRY MADNESS® schedule and competitor lineup. Don’t miss out on these great competitions and skilled masons next month!  The most action-packed event at the World of Concrete takes place on Wednesday, June 9, …

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A Look At The Historic Old North Church

Words: Macy Sears Photos: Old North Foundation Built in 1723, the Old North Church is the oldest surviving church in Boston. Today, it serves as both an active Episcopal congregation and a National Historic Landmark. The church building is also one of the most visited stops along the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile run of 16 historic …

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Chemical Usage and Safety

Words: Steve Hansen Photo: fcafotodigital Chemistry plays a huge role in nearly every facet of life, just as it does in the masonry industry. Without thousands of useful chemicals in use daily, we’d struggle to do the work we do and keep the world moving forward. From material production to site cleanup, a variety of chemicals …

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