It is a very common problem that can affect all cement based building materials. Efflorescence begins when unused lime or salt compounds are dissolved in water (as in Pictures 1A & 1B below). Evaporation of the water brings these lime or salt compounds to the surface where they eventually can form insoluble crystalline calcium carbonate (Picture 2), at which stage damage will begin to occur.

If left untreated over a number of years, efflorescence or lime staining will not only look unsightly, but the crystals calcify on the face and eventually this will lead to pitting, cracking and spalling (when the face of the brick falls off), leaving the owner with a large repair bill (Pictures 2 & 3).

Just washing the efflorescence off the surface starts an endless cycle of yet more efflorescence rising to the surface. After only a few days the surface is as powdery as before. By using our treatments the cycle is inhibited and the unsightly appearance of efflorescence is greatly reduced thus helping to prevent any future long-term damage.

What can be done about calcified efflorescence? (Picture 2)

We can renovate a brick wall where the efflorescence has calcified, but this does involve more treatments and possibly some brick replacements.

When calcified attack has reached the level as shown in
Pictures 2 & 3, there is NO treatment available.

What can be done?
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Whole Front Elevation