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Living Outdoors

Words: Jennifer MorrellYou know by now that putting your skills to work in the hardscaping arena can bring extra cash and open doors for future business as we muddle through another tough economic year. That’s probably your favorite aspect of hardscapes. Or, is it that you love a bricked patio with an outdoor kitchen and cozy fire pit on a cool fall night? Either way, the craft of hardscaping does not go unrewarded financially or aesthetically. In this issue, we look at several hardscaping case studies to learn from others how masonry outdoors can pay off, from retaining wall projects to erosion preventative work. You will also learn how a company fills a need for the perfect hardscaping saws and blades, from start to finish. And, as you know, pavers are one of masonry’s hidden gems. Learn how segmental paving can be a recession fixer.

The Masonry staff will be attending Green Build in Chicago next month, and I encourage you to contact me if you will be attending. I’d love to meet you and talk shop!
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Bonding with Masonry 2026: Q2
June 2026

This issue’s questions come from a Mason Contractor and an Engineer. What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention Technical Talk.

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The Thirty-Year Mason: Ergonomics as a Retention Strategy
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In most industry circles, the conversation around the labor shortage follows a predictable script: How do we find the next generation of masons? While recruitment is vital, we often overlook the most valuable asset already on the job site: the experienced

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Acme Brick Company Releases 2026 Pocket Guide to Brick Construction
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For more than four decades, all the basics of building with brick have come in a guide small enough to fit into a pocket. Acme Brick has just released a 2026 version of its Pocket Guide to Brick Construction. And yes, it’s still printed on paper just like

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Masonry in the Media: Casa Azul, Chapultepec Castle, & More
June 2026

A film’s settings can take viewers to new locations, all from the comfort of their own home. It immerses them in the scenes, whether they take place in an opera house in Brazil or a grand mansion in Mexico City. Explore how these Latin American masonry ma

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