December 2014 Table of Contents

December 2014
Volume 53, Number 12

FEATURES

The Building Envelope: Buzzword or Trend?
A look at masonry wall systems and what the wall system can do for our industry.

Anchors and Energy Efficiency
Energy codes continue to reach for higher standards. If you’re thinking that the role played by a masonry anchor in the thermal performance of a wall system is insignificant, think again.

Adding Drainage to Stone Veneers and Adhered Masonry
A drill-down on the considerations of installing adhered masonry and assuring proper drainage

Scaffolding Case Study
Engineering and communication overcome challenges on Travelers Tower renovation as Safway Services erects the tallest, continuous Systems Scaffold structure in the United States.