Efflorescence is a powdery deposit of salts which forms on the surface of bricks and mortar. It is usually white but efflorescence may be yellow, green or brown. Salts enter the wall from various ...

A study of the effect of cement in the formation of efflorescence on the surface of ceramic building materials was conducted, specifically clay bricks and cement. Wicking tests were performed with ...

I know there have been a few posts in the past about efflorescence and separately about crumbling brick, but I wanted to post in hopes of clearing up some conflicting advice. The interior, exposed ...

Brick is a hardy, durable building material that conveys a sense of classic design and old-school charm. At the same time, it’s super tough and requires relatively little maintenance. That makes brick ...