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Lafarge packaging gets a fresh, new look, while becoming more eco-friendly.

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REZ
Pleasantville NJ
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With its strategic location, highly effective JEZ and redevelopment programs, pool of skilled workers, and strong community business relations, Pleasantv

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I need a company that delivers what I need, when and where I need it. That's why I trust CER.

At Crom Equipment Rentals, Inc.

At Crom Equipment Rentals, Inc., we believe the key to our success is the relationsh

The New Improved Quikpoint Drill-Mate Mortar Gun

★ Tuckpointing
★ Paving
★ Stonework
★ Tile
★ Thin Brick
★ Cultured Stone
★ Steel Casements
★ All types of masonry joints

Melvin Mancia (Mason Forman)
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High-strength tension rods are embedded directly into the footing. A plate is put over the top of the vertical rods, and the top course of the wall has a bond beam to keep the cap tight, Barto says.

"You pour a concrete foundation, th

"State-Of-The Art" Hook-And-Eye: Level Eye from WIRE-BOND®
(U.S. Pat 6,135,915) (0.5, P7,152,322)

Provides optimum CMU core clearance. Double eyelets are welded 16" on center. "Lollipop" eyelet design provides for less than 1/16" tolerance,

Yet, today, when we talk about green, sustainable or high-performance buildings, many of us don't consider the fact that aesthetics and long life are the most important sustainable factors in building construction. We should ask, "Is a beautiful building

TRENDS IN GREEN

New, dense neighborhoods where fire safety is an issue. Masonry also provides security for buildings against vandalism because of its strength against cuts and impact loads.

Most metal products use between 1 percent and

How well does the floor function? How much maintenance is required to keep it in good shape? And, finally, how long would the floor last before it needs to be replaced?
For a further explanation of the deeper vision concept is a study

TRENDS IN GREEN

greenhouse gas emissions of bamboo flooring with that of concrete. General perception on concrete and any cement-based product is that they account for a lot of green house gas emissions. The following charts show, however, that

Lessons learned from the previous generations could guide us through the best common-sense design practices.

portation. In choosing sustainable building materials aesthetics, functionality, service life, maintenance, and repair frequency should

Extreme Makeover

LAFARGE PACKAGING GETS A FRESH, NEW LOOK, WHILE BECOMING MORE ECO-FRIENDLY
BY STEVE MEIMA

34 MASONRY May 2009 www.masoncontractors.org The Voice of the Masonry Industry

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allowing Pinnacol Assurance to reduce costs and return dividends to members based on loss histories. The dividend payment will be split among the 28 members of the group, based on individual loss rations for each member company. E