Steven Fechino

Recovering from natural disasters could range from flood relief to rebuilding homes. Discover the repairing efforts after Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Full story

Nearly 30 years ago, the National Masonry Instructors Association (NMIA) was formed to unify the masonry instructors across the country with up to date industry training standards. Full story

Drainage in a masonry cavity wall is something we deal with each and every day as we construct our walls. But drainage can be complicated. Full story

Rainscreens can be designed with products and configurations that assist in creating both pressure-equalized and non-equalized or drained/back ventilated systems. Full story

An adhered masonry veneer is a cost-effective way for a home owner or commercial property owner to keep the appearance of masonry in the façade. Full story

When a discussion begins regarding cavity wall drainage, flashing or adhered veneer drainage, most of the time it begins with the saying, “Masonry leaks.” Full story

Cultured stone has been around for a long time, and many of us have become quite proficient in installing the “lick-and-stick” products as part of an adhered veneer wall. Full story

Patching of masonry materials during a new construction project is typically a line item that was not planned during the estimating phase of the project. Full story

Moisture management: We all know the term, and we all know the processes and materials. But do we know if we are actually installing our work correctly? Full story

The economic downfall is not directly related to how we individually run our businesses. It does, however, create opportunities for our businesses to be operated differently. Full story