Brick Industry Association

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Mortar Types

I recall that earlier versions of the Brick Industry Association's Technical Note 28B recommended that mortar should be Type S for brick veneer over steel stud back-up walls when wind loads exceed 25 psf, and that only portland cement-lime mortars should be used. I noticed that in the December 2005 version this language was modified. Now it states that Type N mortar is recommended with Type S as an alternate. Will Type N mortar have sufficient strength in this wall system? More

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Building for the Future

SkillsUSA competition determines the country's best young masons. More

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ACME Brick Headquarters Wins Design Competition
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Flashing Placement
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Brick Bats
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Innovations Reduce Injuries

Until recently, the industry tended to accept the physical wear and tear of masons as an inevitable part of the job; however, there are alternatives available that can prolong their careers. More

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National Contest Supports Masonry Skills Training and Development

Companies and organizations of the masonry industry joined together June 25-29, 2007, to support the 43rd annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference and the National Masonry Contest. More

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Masonry Skills

Companies and organizations of the masonry industry joined together June 25 - 29 to support the 43rd annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference and the National Masonry Contest in Kansas City, Mo. More

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Brick Bats
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Brick Show 2007
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