Water-Repellency and Efflorescence Control in Masonry
Sponsored by BASF Corporation – Admixture Systems
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the sources of moisture in masonry walls
- Discuss different methods of achieving water-repellent masonry, and choose the right technology that suits your water-repellent masonry
- Choose the right combination of admixtures for water-repellent masonry
- Include correct terminology and details for water-repellent masonry admixtures in the specifications
- Identify the types, causes, and remedial measures for efflorescence
- Include correct terminology and details for efflorescence-controlling admixtures in the specifications
Credits:
1 AIA LU/HSW
This test is no longer available for credit
This course will cover the following topics:
Achieving water-repellency and efflorescence control in masonry construction,
Admixture technologies for single-wythe masonry walls,
Applying admixture technologies to other manufactured products, such as pavers and roof tiles.
Originally published in September 2014
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