Does the Building Code Address Cleaning of Newly Constructed Masonry?
Revised 2018 Yes. Article 3.8 of TMS 602-13 [1], which is referenced by both the International Building Code and International…
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Cleaning Concrete Masonry
Revised March 2005 INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry buildings offer exceptional beauty, coupled with attributes such as structural strength, durability, fire resistance,…
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…
Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement (PICP) Performance in Cold Climate
Recipient: University of New Hampshire Stormwater Center (UNHSC)Grant: $110,704*PI: Robert Roseen, PhD, P.E.Completion: 2013Project Summary: 3 Background and NeedThe purpose…