Masonry Cleaning: Update on New Materials and Methods

Provider: Informa
Discipline: Masonry Products
Credits: 1.50

Masonry cleaning is an essential component of the repair and maintenance of older brick, terra cotta and stone buildings. Many of the techniques used by contractors in North America were already in place in the 1970’s. But newer materials and methods have been—and continue to be--developed. This course represents an update on a number of safer and more effective approaches to the removal of soiling, staining and biofilms from masonry surfaces

1. Review basic decision-making & concepts of masonry cleaning
2. Survey standard materials & methods in use in North America
3. Discuss specialized chemical systems for removal of staining & biological soiling
4. Focus on innovation in washing, micro abrasion, latex peels & hand-held lasers

For more information please visit www.worldofconcrete.com or contact Informa at 972-536-6416.

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