Joint Sealants for Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Successfully sealing joints, such as control joints and around door jambs and window frames, in concrete masonry walls depends…
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Flashing Strategies for Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION The primary role of flashing is to intercept the flow of moisture through masonry and direct it to the…
Roles and Responsibilities on Segmental Retaining Wall Projects
INTRODUCTION On all construction projects, including those involving segmental retaining walls (SRWs), it is the owner’s responsibility to achieve coordination…
Control and Removal of Efflorescence
INTRODUCTION Efflorescence is a deposit of soluble salts and bases, usually white in color, that sometimes appear on the surfaces…
Removal of Stains From Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION With the continued use and expanding applications of architectural concrete masonry, segmental retaining wall units, and concrete pavers, exposed…
Maintenance of Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION To the new and prospective owner of a building, one of the most attractive features of constructing with concrete…