Articles Tagged with ''masonry''

the Walls & Ceilings State of the Industry Study

W&C State of the Industry

The wall and ceiling industry seems to be holding consistent from last year’s results. But will it continue? Here are the highlights.
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John Wyatt
January 3, 2024
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The wall and ceiling industry seems to be holding consistent from last year’s results. But will it continue? Here are the highlights.
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Why is Concrete Masonry Unit Construction Not More Common in America?

CMUs are rare in the U.S. but common in the rest of the world.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
October 10, 2023
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The popularity of continuous insulation is now affecting CMU walls. Adding a layer of rigid foam over masonry and the cement plaster is NOT recommended. There is a perfect system designed for this and it is called exterior insulation finish systems. Ironically, in Europe, they are putting mineral wool into the cavity of red clay blocks so they can use adhered masonry veneer and keep the CI.
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Exclusive Masonry Alliance Program Coming in 2024

April 25, 2023
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For nearly 75 years, the MCAA has served as a focal point for the $33 billion masonry industry by connecting and empowering business decision-makers around the country. As the association expands upon existing efforts, it will also develop new offerings to cement the MCAA’s place for the next seven decades and beyond.


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