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VOLUME 1 | MAY 2009 |
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN — The first electronic issue of SPEC MIX e-TrowelTales newsletter went out on February 3, 2009 — the reviews were great! After over 15 years of print circulation, SPEC MIX, Inc. took a new approach with its popular SPEC MIX TrowelTales newsletter by switching the format from a print version to a new, more effective digital version which is electronically distributed through email. (subscription form) ...Read More
Tyke Mangum wins the title of “WORLD’S BEST BRICKLAYER,” at the 2009 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® National Championship in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV —The 2009 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® National bricklaying championship decides, “Who is the World’s Best Bricklayer?” Mason Tyke Mangum from North Carolina is the man who won first place overall with a record 890 brick laid. This timed, 60 minute competition was held on Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 at 1:30 PM CST at the Masonry Construction’s Challenge Arena, located in the Gold Lot, at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the 2009 World of Concrete / World of Masonry trade show.
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SPEC MIX contributes to Elgin Academy project’s LEED Gold achievement.
ELGIN, IL — Masonry mortar and grout products may not be the most significant contributor for LEED certification, but they certainly have an impact on a building’s GREEN value and an architect’s flexibility during the design process. In total, masonry products can contribute up to 32 points of the 69 possible within LEED NC version 2.2. As for Elgin Academy project in Elgin, IL, SPEC MIX® licensee Package Concrete, Inc. (PCI) of Greater Chicago was proud to assist in the construction of the Gold certified building and stellar use of masonry....Read More
Get Off the Bottle! Decrease Water Intrusion with Preblended Integral Water Repellent Mortar
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN — Water. Seventy percent of the world is covered by water. Water composes 75 percent of the human brain. Water is the most essential ingredient to life, and yet, it is also one of the most destructive forces on earth. And as anyone in the construction industry knows, it is the source of mold, water damage and efflorescence.
Even the strongest masonry assemblage cannot resist the ingress of water. Although we cannot change the aggressive and sometimes persistent nature of water, we can change the way it interacts with masonry assemblages....Read More
The SPEC MIX® PA1000 and PA4000 introduction web videos are added to the SPEC MIX web site.
MENDOTA, MN — SPEC MIX®, Inc. has added two new introduction web videos of the SPEC MIX PA1000 and PA4000 Power Augers systems to the corporate SPEC MIX web site www.specmix.com The introduction videos are featured on the left side of the home page under the VIDEO DEMOS icon. Just click and play. They can also be found under SILO SYSTEMS / Power Augers in the pulldown directory menu. An audio list of product benefits accompanies the power auger videos so be sure to have your web browser’s audio on. To play the videos you will need a recent version of Microsoft Media Player and a minimum broadband speed of 700 kps is recommended....Read More
SPEC MIX® Releases 2nd Edition of “Field Sampling & Testing of Masonry Mortars & Grouts” Guide
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN —The practices and discipline of testing masonry mortar and grout are not the same as concrete, although the latter methods are often erroneously applied on masonry project sites. Over its 20 plus years of existence, the SPEC MIX® organization has addressed the issue of invalid field testing time and again to assist masonry contractors from coast to coast. As a result, SPEC MIX Inc. is now offering the 2nd edition of its detailed manual entitled, “SPEC MIX Field Sampling & Testing of Masonry Mortars & Grouts.” The manual is an inexpensive way to learn the differences of each test and the correct procedures to avoid unnecessary project delays, decreased job site production and preventable added costs. Review the Table of Contents. It’s a great reference....Read More
New SPEC MIX Mortar & Concrete Dissolver—Keep it Clean, Keep it Safe!
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN — A mason contractor’s tools and equipment helps put food on the table. So, taking care of their tools is a necessity that not only extends the longevity of their trucks, mortar mixers, grout pumps, scaffolding, mortar tubs and even trowels, it makes a statement about the company’s high level of workmanship and reputation. It also inspires the employees to respect, appreciate and take care of the company’s assets. When dealing with the removal of mortar and grout [concrete] from equipment and tools, masonry contractors historically turned to aggressive acid-based cleaners to revive the appearance these assets....Read More
SPEC MIX® licensee QUIKRETE-VA supports Masonry Institute’s Masonry Expo
CHANTILLY, VA — In April, The Masonry Institute, Inc. (MI) held a Masonry Expo at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA that featured the "Masonry, It Makes a Village" Design Build competition. In addition to this event, qualified group speakers conducted 20 presentations that gave continuing learning units to those architects attending. In total, forty top manufacturers and suppliers of masonry materials, including Platinum sponsor QUIKRETE-Virginia, were on hand to support the show and educate attendees on the most up-to-date information on their products....Read More
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