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Masonry Does Not Burn

For years folks have been saying that MASONRY DOES NOT BURN! I am here to tell you it is true! Masonry products like brick, concrete block or stone are... read more →
  • December 3, 2020
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

A Specification for Facing Brick

Architects and owners do not want any chips in the finished product.  Can’t blame them for that!  Most masons are conscious of this and do not purposely install chipped... read more →
  • November 12, 2020
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

The Mule

The Masonry Advisory Council is known for promoting the use of masonry.  Here is an example of some new technology that is promoting the use of masonry and more.... read more →
  • June 4, 2020
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

Spray Cork anyone?

Protect Masonry Walls. In my masonry career, I had not heard of spray cork. I know that cork as a material is green, it is renewable, it does not... read more →
  • February 4, 2020
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

Winter Construction Costs

Winter construction costs should take into account many items that contribute to installing masonry below the 40 degree temperature guideline.  In cold weather at 40 degrees, the hydration of... read more →
  • January 6, 2020
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

Why Are Masonry Control Joint Locations Significant?

When designing concrete masonry walls, one aspect that needs to be considered is the location of control joints. Control joints are continuous vertical mortar joints where a bond... read more →
  • December 11, 2019
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

Fire Resistance of Masonry Units

In todays’ buildings there are many items that are highly combustible, so having a little or a lot of masonry creates safety within a structure especially in a stairwell, elevator,... read more →
  • October 2, 2019
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

Hot Weather Masonry

While commuting home last week, I was passed by a pickup that advertised “Cement Contractor” on the side of the truck.  What is a cement contractor?  I think it was... read more →
  • July 8, 2019
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

Re-Pointing Masonry

The reason for re-pointing is that mortar lasts roughly between 25-50 years while brick lasts approximately 100+ years.  Over a buildings life, foundations settle, caulking becomes dry and brittle,... read more →
  • May 30, 2019
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

Movement Joints in Masonry

When we build with brick, concrete block, stone and the many other materials that we use in masonry, we need movement joints.  Materials built with cement in their composition,... read more →
  • March 6, 2019
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

Masonry Flashing … Do it Right the First Time

I like to watch DIY home shows like This Old House and Holmes on Homes.  I like Mike Holmes motto: “If you're going to do... read more →
  • February 5, 2019
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

Concrete Masonry Check Off Program

In October of 2018, the United States Senate passed the Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education and Promotion Act, providing Congressional authorization for the concrete masonry products industry to develop... read more →
  • January 4, 2019
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

Cold Weather Masonry

In the masonry world this topic comes up seasonally. There are necessary procedures needed to follow for successful installation of masonry in the cold weather. This information is helpful... read more →
  • October 29, 2018
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

Cap Flashing for a Stone Veneer Wall

The details for flashing a stone veneer or stone-faced masonry wall, with a face varying from the wall plane plus or minus 2” or more is not a well-documented subject.... read more →
  • October 5, 2018
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

Masonry Arch Terminology

Gary Porter further discusses masonry arches and provides more technical information on arch terminology.  When discussing masonry arches you'll need to identify the pieces in the arch.  Learn what... read more →
  • September 11, 2018
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry
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