New Construction

by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

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

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

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

Inwardly leaning arches defy gravity by E. Logan Wagner

Master the basics and gravity will do the rest by Joseph Kenlan

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

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

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

An under-the-floor masonry stove by Jeffrey J. Smith

How a traditional stonemason quarries and dresses sandstone by Charles Miller

Flashing and capping are the tricky parts of the job by Bob Syvanen

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

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