THE MARBLE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA HAS RELEASED THE NEWEST IN AN ONGOING SERIES OF TECHNICAL BULLETINS FOR THE NATURAL STONE INDUSTRY.

Titled Dimension Stone Anchorage Theory, Practice, & Components, the twelve-page bulletin was prepared as a guide to the tradesperson to provide general insight how stone anchorage devices interface with stone panels and the building structure. Common anchorage devices are discussed, as well as some guidance regarding why certain anchor device selections may be more appropriate than others in particular situations.

"MIA Technical Bulletins provide an ongoing educational resource to our members and the design community at large," said Brett Rugo, MIA president. He continued, "The bulletins create and maintain industry recognition of MIA members as reliable, fully informed sources of natural stone technical products and their uses."

Chuck Muehlbauer, MIA technical director agreed saying, "The topics for future technical bulletins will vary covering such subjects as joint sealant design use, air barriers, insulation, crack isolation products, portland cement, flashing designs, etc. They will include basic information and will clarify and detail these sometimes troublesome and confusing subjects."

MIA's Technical Bulletins will be issued regularly to members of the association through the MIA newsletter, Cutting Edge. In addition, the bulletins will be available to download at www.marble-institute.com

About the Marble Institute of America

For 65 years the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has been the world's leading information resource and advocate for the natural dimension stone industry. MIA members include marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and other natural stone producers and quarriers, fabricators, installers, distributors, and contractors around the world.

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