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AndyDS

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Efflorescence - pictures.
« on: April 03, 2014, 01:03:34 pm »
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

Re: Efflorescence - pictures.
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2014, 04:24:26 pm »
I avoid. Been down that road. Never again.

wpclean

Re: Efflorescence - pictures.
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2014, 04:27:08 pm »
I avoid. Been down that road. Never again.
What were the problems Lee ?

Matt Gibson

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Re: Efflorescence - pictures.
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2014, 04:29:55 pm »
Kev Martin will be along with his "3 steps" speach in a minute  ;D 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

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Re: Efflorescence - pictures.
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2014, 06:06:53 pm »
Avoid

Aqua Power Solutions

  • Posts: 802
Re: Efflorescence - pictures.
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2014, 07:22:29 pm »
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  ;D
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gwrightson

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Re: Efflorescence - pictures.
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2014, 08:22:16 pm »


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

 always worth a try !!

Geoff
who ever said dont knock before u try ,i never tried dog crap but i know i wouldnt like  haha

Neil Jones

  • Posts: 1592
Re: Efflorescence - pictures.
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2014, 08:26:16 pm »
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

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Re: Efflorescence - pictures.
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2014, 05:36:53 am »
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
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
www.tilinglogistics.co.uk | www.marblelife.co.uk  http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tiling-Logistics

AndyDS

  • Posts: 35
Re: Efflorescence - pictures.
« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2014, 07:25:24 pm »
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

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Re: Efflorescence - pictures.
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2014, 06:44:58 am »
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
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
www.tilinglogistics.co.uk | www.marblelife.co.uk  http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tiling-Logistics

AndyDS

  • Posts: 35
Re: Efflorescence - pictures.
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2014, 11:11:22 am »
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

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Re: Efflorescence - pictures.
« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2014, 12:53:51 pm »
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
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
www.tilinglogistics.co.uk | www.marblelife.co.uk  http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tiling-Logistics