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Specifications, Technical Help:
Masonry
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American Ceramic Society
www.ceramics.org
Ceramic Resources includes links to free ceramic properties databases, including NIST Heat Transmission Properties of Insulating and Building Materials, and to fee-based databases. Ceramic Market Resources include statistics on glass and structural clay products.
Barre Granite Association
www.barregranite.org/
Directory profiles member companies.
Brick Industry Association (formerly Brick Institute of America)
www.brickinfo.org/
Contains directory of manufactures and distributors searchable by state and product; technical FAQs for commercial/institutional, landscape and residential use of brick; project photo gallery; overview of code issues; wall cost comparisons; links to CAD resources; downloadable fireplace plans, Brick Briefs, Technical Notes on Brick Construction and Flexible Brick Paving guide; catalog of technical literature for sale online. Offers online training courses.
Building Stone Institute
www.buildingstone.org
Provides "Recommended Practices Handbook"; glossary; natural stone restoration and conservation articles; directory of manufacturers and suppliers.
Cast Stone Institute
www.caststone.org
Contains technical manual; standard specification for cast stone; building stone anchor drawings; technical bulletins; color guide; tolerances; sample project details; technical information on value engineering; and technical glossary.
Ceramica Global
www.globalceramictiles.com
Can browse tile manufacturers by company name, country, tile type or room; browse machinery manufacturers by machine type or country; raw materials by material and country. Includes technical properties and characteristics guide.
Ceramic Glazed Masonry Institute
www.cgmi.org
Product information includes exterior and interior product sizes; brick, tile, mortar, wall tie, flashing and wall system product properties; and recommended long-form specifications for structural glazed brick and structural glazed facing tile. Mason aids include planning tips, material handling instructions and final cleandown instructions. Provides cost comparison between glazed ceramic masonry walls, other materials. Can search for member manufacturers and distributors by state.
Ceramic Tile Institute of America
www.ctioa.org
Field Reports includes ceramic tile technical reports, guides and specifications. Floor safety reports cover ADA, traction, slip resistance prevention, safe design of stair surfaces. Offers inspection and quality control services. Provides glossary of ceramic tile terms.
Construction-Resource.com
www.construction-resource.com
Contains Guide to Installing a Masonry Firebox with Refractory Mortar.
Council for Masonry Research
www.masonryresearch.org
Can download research reports on structural masonry performance and testing.
Cultured Stone
www.culturedstone.com
Provides product, project photos; specifications; installation instructions; technical FAQs; dealer directory.
Custom Building Products
www.custombuildingproducts.com
Product Directory for tile or stone installation materials, including surface preparation, setting, grout, maintenance materials. Includes specifications, data sheets, MSDSs. Resource Library contains searchable Architectural Specifications Wizard; technical bulletins; specifications and data sheets for ANSI-specified products; commercial warranties; material safety data sheets; printable product catalogs; directory of architectural consultants; material calculator; searchable directory of distributors; contractor FAQs.
FindStone
www.findstone.com
Contains photographic database of stone materials from countries worldwide; library of articles, tips, technical information; use, care and maintenance guides; online marketplace for stone products; price lists; and expert Q&As.
Indiana Limestone Institute of America
www.iliai.com
Contains downloadable specifications for cut Indiana limestone; lists handbooks and guides for sale.
International Masonry Institute
www.imiweb.org
Provides technical guides; answers to commonly asked masonry questions; information on cleaning brickwork; restoration tips; technical newsletter. Can request technical literature, Life Cycle Analysis Cost Report online; can download Technology Briefs. Lists structural masonry design seminars.
Litos Online: The Natural Stone Sector Magazine Online Edition
www.litosonline.com/main.shtml#artilcles
Provides technical articles on uses of stone in the building industry.
MarbleFromItaly.com
www.marblefromitaly.com
Database of information about Italian marble products. Can browse directory by company name, business type, region, material or product type. Can search marble products by plate name, location, stone type or keyword to view technical specifications and photos.
Marble Institute of America
www.marble-institute.com
Contains technical bulletins; OSHA bulletin on transporting granite and marble slabs; overview, listings of American Society for Testing and Materials and American National Standards Institute standards pertinent to stone; calendar of product information seminars nationwide. Member directory lists installation, maintenance, restoration contractors. Offers technical manuals, standards, stone source references for sale online.
Mason Contractors Association of America
www.masoncontractors.org
Contains member directory; tools for finding contractors, suppliers. Provides listing of conferences and seminars; glossary; discussion board. Codes and Standards contains guide to masonry systems; system comparisons; wall system documents; architectural masonry details by state; cost guides; model masonry ordinances; design guides; wall bracing FAQs. Bookstore offers for sale engineering handbooks and standards; other publications. Buyer’s Guide lists product and service providers by company name or product. Masonry Magazine includes feature articles from current and archival issues.
Masonry Advisory Council
www.maconline.org/
Provides library of online technical data, guides, articles on masonry; online "Masonry Cost Guide"; new product reviews in Masonry Edge; specifications and other publications for order; brick guide; directory of contractors, brick distributors, concrete suppliers.
Masonry Construction
www.masonryconstruction.com
Industry Sourcebook lists products and manufacturers. Problem Clinic contains database of question-answer items on producing, designing and building with concrete and masonry. Can search database by keyword, topic category, magazine and original publication date or browse a list of items published on each topic in the last five years.
MasonryDetails.com
www.masonrydetails.com
Provides downloadable masonry details and technical FAQs.
Masonry Heater Association of North America
www.mha-net.org
Contains technical papers and articles on masonry heating, wood combustion, codes and regulations, sustainability; data sets; simulation software; photos; manufacturer downloads; technical newsletter archive since 2000. Offers construction manuals, guides, other books for sale.
Masonry Institute of America
www.masonryinstitute.org
Bookstore offers for sale online manuals, handbooks and other technical publications on brick masonry, block masonry, grouting, codes, specifications, fireplaces. Lists masonry contractors alphabetically by name.
Masonry Society
www.masonrysociety.org
Can search member directory of contractors, engineers, educational organizations and agencies; can download directory of masonry consultants and speakers. Provides masonry inspection checklist; information on conferences, meetings and seminars; online store selling technical publications. Masonry Society Journal includes tables of contents and archive organized by author, keyword or date, which provides article abstracts. Can browse historic (1837-1997) indexed bibliography of more than 6,500 trade and academic references.
Materials and Methods Standards Association
www.mmsa.ws
Promotes quality and performance standards for ceramic tile and dimensional stone materials and in installation methods. Periodic bulletins include technical information, tips, member lists, standards updates. Includes standards FAQs; product directory with American National Standards Institute standards references and Web links.
National Building Granite Quarries Association
www.nbgqa.com
Contains specifications for architectural granite, list of recommended ASTM and GSA specifications, and granite color classifications.
National Concrete Masonry Association
www.ncma.org
Describes concrete masonry applications, with project examples. Includes technical articles; e-TEK technical bulletins from member manufacturers; fire safety articles; collection of more than 10,000 article abstracts; research reports; catalog of technical publications for sale; "Metric Design Guidelines for Concrete Masonry Construction"; sample issue of Concrete Masonry Designs.
National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association
www.nssga.org
Provides technical information about natural aggregates and white paper on Superpave. Can order technical guides online. Can browse Buyers’ Guide directory by company name, product or service, keyword or location.
National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association
www.ntma.com
Contains quick specs, design ideas, Specifications Guide and downloadable terrazzo maintenance and care manual.
National Training Center for Stone and Masonry Trades
www.ntc-stone.com
Can purchase and download manuals, guides and other technical publications online. Registered users can ask technical questions via discussion forum. Provides stone restoration and care tips.
Natural Stone Home Page
www.natural-stone.com
www.stoneinfo.com
Provides database of stone specifications and images; technical tips by stone type; stone project gallery; articles and press releases; downloadable design tools. Includes stone classifieds; listing of industry events. Offers online free or fee-based consultation by stone industry professionals. Can search directories of producers, distributors, suppliers, designers, installers, restorers by location, company type, name or keyword. Coverage includes natural stone, marble, granite, limestone, travertine, slate, sealer, cleaner, tools, equipment, machinery.
Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute
www.rmmi.org
Includes project photos, technical FAQs, sample masonry ordinances, list of masonry contractors.
Stone World
www.stoneworld.com
Includes article archive since 1999; features; searchable Buyers' Guide; industry news and events; monthly, year-end statistics since 1999; classifieds.
Tile Council of North America
www.tileusa.com
Contains American National Standards Institute standards "General Requirements: Substrates and Preparations by Other Trades" and "General Requirements: Materials, Environmental, and Workmanship." Offers tile testing services; sells "Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation"; "Specifications for the Installation of Ceramic Tile"; "Specifications for Ceramic Tile." Provides e-mail link to send in technical questions.
Tile of Spain
www.spaintiles.info/eng/index.asp
Contains directory of manufacturers; specifications; maintenance information; design tips; technical magazine issues since 2004; image library. Can submit technical inquiries online.
Western States Clay Products Association
www.brick-wscpa.org
Can download "Design Guide for Anchored Brick Veneer Over Steel Studs," "Notes on the Selection, Design and Construction of Reinforced Hollow Clay Masonry," "Design Guide for Structural Brick Veneer," "Fire Endurance Ratings of Clay Brick Masonry," "Color That Lasts Forever" paving brochure and "Brick Veneer on Steel Studs". Lists member manufacturers.
World Stonex
www.worldstonex.com
Worldwide directory for slab stone and finished stone products provides technical information, supplier links, RFQ and RFI functions. Can view new and featured products; image collection of all stone offerings of World Stonex members, searchable by stone type, color, country or quality. Includes product articles, news; trade fair calendar; used machinery for sale.
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