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Design Assistance
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Order a Masonry Cost Guide
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Participating Associates
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College Students
Seminars
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Novice Trainee
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Union Mason Contractors
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Excellence in Masonry
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Brick
BIA Tech Note
– Although some masonry walls require protective coatings to impart color and help in resisting rain penetration…
Brick Industry Association (BIA) Tech Notes
– The properties of fired clay brick and the clay brick masonry made from them were used to establish the recommendations…
Brick Staining
– Now that the weather is more conducive, it’s the perfect time to schedule those home improvement projects…
Detailing Brick Veneer to Siding Transitions
– After this question was recently asked of me, I realized that this topic is not so well covered in our industry literature…
Masonry Cosmetics
– Masonry Cosmetics is the developer and manufacturer of a brick staining and renewal process…
Nawkaw
– Partnering with architects, contractors, and property owners, Nawkaw offers the highest quality service…
Technical Aspects in Brick Selection
– When selecting brick for a project we first need to know what specific application the brick will be used. What are you building?
Think Systems
– To successfully design and build masonry cavity walls and veneers, one must take a systems approach…
Wall System
- Anchored veneer, CMU, Cavity wall, drainage wall, 01.030.0201
Why You Shouldn't Paint Brick
– A question that I often get asked is if there is ever a time when painting exterior brick is “ok”…