Masonry

by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

Get evenly spaced courses and consistent mortar joints by using the proper layout, mortar consistency and troweling techniquesby John Carroll

A masonry facade is an economical way to give wood-frame walls the look of solid stoneby Steven Snyder

These time-saving tips make short work of setting sills, posts and girdersby Larry Haun

Inwardly leaning arches defy gravityby E. Logan Wagner

Master the basics and gravity will do the restby Joseph Kenlan

Tools, materials and techniques for building a brick wallby Richard T. Kreh Sr.

A survey of anchors reveals some surprising alternatives to lead and plasticby Kevin Ireton

Sprayed-on concrete does more than just line swimming poolsby Ken Hughes

An under-the-floor masonry stoveby Jeffrey J. Smith

How a traditional stonemason quarries and dresses sandstoneby Charles Miller

Flashing and capping are the tricky parts of the jobby Bob Syvanen

One mason's approach to framing, layout and bricklaying techniqueby Bob Syvanen

Precision-ground concrete blocks make it easy to build a wallby Rob Thallon

The mason's craft is easier when the bricks are laid on a horizontal surfaceby Bob Syvanen

A strong, fast and inexpensive alternative to poured-concrete or block-in-mortar wallsby Paul Hanke

A masonry inglenook becomes the warm center of an architect's new houseby Elizabeth Holland