Posted by CMPC Staff on October 18, 2001 at 15:27:40:
In Reply to: Effloresence in masonry product posted by Darryl Marshall on October 11, 2001 at 04:09:34:
There is much literature on the subject of efflorescence. Your best bet is to review the National Concrete Masonry Association's TEK Notes. These TEK notes are now available online through NCMA members as well as directly through NCMA or CMPC. The particular TEK Note that you are interesed in is TEK 8-3A (1999) entitled "Control and removal of Efflorescence". This source not only describes the causes of efflorescence, but also provides strategies for controlling and removal. The CMPC Website has a direct link to the NCMA website (www.ncma.org)