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Content
• Introduction
• causes for masonry to deteriorate
• common masonry problems
• Technique of Assessment
• Repair method
Introduction
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Applications
Masonry is commonly used for
the walls of buildings
retaining walls and monuments.
Concrete blocks provide great compressive strength, and are best
suited to structures with light transverse loading
Pavement(for pedestrian & vehicle
Wearing a balaclava (a
knit hood that keeps dust
from your hair and face)
and a respirator, begin
grinding the existing
mortar away with a 4"
angle grinder, to about
1/4" depth. Blow away
excess dust after
grinding.
Step 4: Prepare and
Apply the Mortar
Brick Cleaning
Brick cleaning involves the use of chemical cleaners and a high-power pressure
washer using 2,500 psi of pressure to clean carbon build up, dirt, etc. off bricks,
stones and blocks which Restore or improve the appearance of your brickwork,
stones and blocks.
cleaning
Mechanical cleaning methods such as
sandblasting,
abrasive wheels and
special power tools for cleaning mortar lines in brick and concrete block
Chemical cleaner
phosphoric acid- the most popular concrete and grout cleaners.
contain chemicals which emulsify oils to help the acid work more effectively
and safely increase its cleaning properties.
Muriatic acid- is a highly reactive liquid acid, and one of the most dangerous
chemicals. used to remove efflorescence.
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