[AndyDS]

Hi, I have read many post on here about tackling efflorescence. Is it worth the time and trouble?
If anyone has experience with this kind of work I would appreciate your advice. Time to clean, chemicals etc.
The wall was built about 10 months ago. It has no over hanging trees and no DPC.
Many thanks,
Andy

[Blast Away]

I avoid. Been down that road. Never again.

[wpclean]

I avoid. Been down that road. Never again.

What were the problems Lee ?

[Matt Gibson]

Kev Martin will be along with his "3 steps" speach in a minute  but he is right.
Moisture carrying the salts out of the pointing/brickwork then they dry out. No damp course means even if you clean it it will return due to moisture.

Id use hydrochlorc acid. Full ppe and all that.

[drive surgeon]

Avoid

[Aqua Power Solutions]

There is always a way to solve a  problem ... after many years of experience and research i found the best way to hit the nail on the head with this project is to knock the wall down. . .  Ed 

[gwrightson]

 I have a product called salt away, not tried it yet but was assured was the bees knees,

 always worth a try !!

Geoff

[Neil Jones]

I think cleaning it off and then sealing it as you would a floor is the way forward but just not practical or cost effective on walls IMO

[Kev Martin]

Hi, I have read many post on here about tackling efflorescence. Is it worth the time and trouble?
If anyone has experience with this kind of work I would appreciate your advice. Time to clean, chemicals etc.
The wall was built about 10 months ago. It has no over hanging trees and no DPC.
Many thanks,
Andy

Have you tried just brushing it off with a stiff brush?

Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics Ltd

[AndyDS]

Thank you for all your replies. I have not seen it myself yet, the pictures were sent to me by a customer.
I would like to give it a go - even just for the experience. I will arrange to visit the property and have a closer look and to discuss the clients expectations.
I will post any developments.
Kind regards
Andy

[Kev Martin]

Well whatever you do don't wash it because you will exacerbate the problem.  It looks to me like it has manifested itself fully and I think the efflorescence was from the footings and the mortar mix.

Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics ltd

[AndyDS]

Hi Kevin,
I thought that this was the result of poor materials, material storage or bad conditions when erected. Also, that any efflorescence producing process has now stopped. I can ask the owner if the staining is still getting worse or if it has remained the same for some time.
I thought that the product you have mentioned in past posts - Aqua Mix Eff-Ex would produce good results.
What do you advise.

Andy

[Kev Martin]

Hi Kevin,
I thought that this was the result of poor materials, material storage or bad conditions when erected. Also, that any efflorescence producing process has now stopped. I can ask the owner if the staining is still getting worse or if it has remained the same for some time.
I thought that the product you have mentioned in past posts - Aqua Mix Eff-Ex would produce good results.
What do you advise.

Andy

Try brushing it off dry first!  If that doesn't work then move up to Aqua Mix Eff-Ex

Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics Ltd