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Words: Delmar Dayton, Joe Garcia, Ryan Gray, Arnold Kraakmo, John Lear, Galen Page, Ed Sawa, Par Westman, Grant Langston, Moroni Mejia, Al Thomas, James Miller, Jorge Rivas, Jose Herrea, Grant Young, Joseph McCoy, Camerino Gutierrez, Tomas Olvera, John Ambauch, Wesley Collins, Jose Collado, Chad Larochelle, Les Morton, Jose Osorio, Ted Reeder, Bill Stauber, Ed Talbot, Aurelio Tejada, Dale Briggs, Paul Fox, Darren Hobbs, Darrin Hope, Steve Huskey, Daniel Huys, Peter Mastalir, Claudio Morimanno
Masonry Magazine May 2001 Page. 41

Masonry Magazine May 2001 Page. 41
Local Contractors
Ambauch Masonry
Tucci Masonry
Painter Masonry
Ron Kendall Masonry
Pompano Masonry
Pyramid Masonry

John Ambauch, Wesley Collins, Jose Collado, Joe Garcia, Grant Langston, Chad Larochelle, John Lear, Les Morton, Jose Osorio, Ted Reeder, Bill Stauber, Ed Talbot and Aurelio Tejada

(Above) Channel 9 News in Orlando gets some close-ups of the event.

(Right) Canadian apprentices teach an architect the skilled trade of bricklaying.

Apprentices
Dale Briggs, Paul R. Fox, Ryan Gray, Camerino Rogue Gutierrez, Jose Herrea, Darren A. Hobbs, Darrin Gordon Hope, Steve Huskey, Daniel Huys, Peter Mastalir, Joseph McCoy, Moroni Mejia, James R. Miller, Claudio Morimanno, Martin P. O'Leary, Tomas Olvera, Shawn Rideout, Jorge Rivas, Omar Rosas, Christopher Sutherland, Par Westman and Grant Young

Architects
Fred D Anderson, Timothy Baker, Carlos Barrios, Dave Bills, Tom Boraski, Marilyn Brockman, Pete Clapsddale, Delmar Dayton, Pam Feuer, Jeffrey Gross, Michael Halstead, Phil Holden, Arnold Kraakmo, Theresa Mancito, Tim McCrate, Kent McLauren, Joe Motley, Josh Narragan, Dennis Orne, Galen Page, Joesph Pembo, Jim Sasek, Ed Sawa, Al Thomas, Karen Warseck and John Westenkirchner

The Smart Masonry "Clean-Out" System
Patented ABS plastic T-Bolt, re-usable Nut & re-usable Transparent Window

Grout flow can be visibly monitored through the transparent "Window" virtually eliminating the problem of un-filled or honeycomb cells.

No damage to face of block. (No nails!)

Fixing voids after removal of plywood covers can cost thousands of dollars.

No more blow-outs. Cheaper Than Plywood & Nails

Eliminates costly bow outs that require chiseling and grinding.

Advanced Placement Allows for readiness to pour immediately after inspection. Quick Installation Can be installed & removed in seconds, vastly reducing labor costs.
• T-Bolt & Nut can also be used with Plywood Covers.

Are you high lift grouting? You should be! Studies actually show a 25%-30% increase in productivity when high lift grouting as opposed to low-lift grouting.

For more information (Free Video & Brochure) on the revolutionary Smart Masonry Clean-Out System & High Lift Grouting, call Smart Masonry Products • 1-800-858-5995

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