Masonry Magazine February 2012 Page. 6

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Masonry Magazine February 2012 Page. 6

Masonry Magazine February 2012 Page. 6


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MASONRY
February 2012 | Vol. 51, No. 02



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on the cover
Shown is the Cuisinart Center for Culinary Excellence in Rhode Island, which won a Silver Award in the BIA Brick in Architecture Awards competition. Architect was Tsoi/Kobus & Associates; landscape architect was Stephen Stimson Associates; builder was Agostini Construction Co.; brick manufacturer was Endicott Clay Products; and distributor was Spaulding Brick Co.
Photo by Jeffrey Totaro



features
14 Manufactured Thin Brick

Choosing manufactured stone thin bricks for your siding needs



18 Block Case Study

Fremont Tactical Training Facility



20 Bricklayers' Tools

Manufacturers continue to invent and improve upon a host of fantastic tools for every situation.



24 Environmental Attributes of Bricks

When it comes to durability and maintenance, a clay brick wall is hard to beat



30 Laths and Stone

Regarding lath integrity, you may not get what you expect.



columns &
departments
6 For The Record
8 President's Message
10 Government Affairs
12 New Products
34 Best Practices
36 Full Contact PM
38 Classified Advertising
39 News
41 MCAA Upcoming Education
42 New Members



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