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Masonry Construction Techniques

deep into textures;

Remarks Hydrochloric acid solutions, proprietary compounds, and Smooth texture: Mortar stains and smears are generally easier to remove; less surface area exposed; easier to presoak and rinse; unbroken surface, thus more likely to display poor rinsing, acid additional area for water and acid absorption; essential to use Clean with plain water and scrub brush or lightly applied high pressure and pla
emulsifying agents may be used. staining, poor removal of mortar smears Rough texture: Mortar and dirt tend to penetrate pressurized water during rinsing solutions. Sandblasting is not recommended. glazed brick. Do not use abrasive powders. detergent solutions are generally recommended. Brick Industry Association, Reston, VA).

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Cleaning Method Bucket and brush hand cleaning High pressure water Sandblasting Bucket and brush hand cleaning High-pressure water Bucket and brush hand cleaning High-pressure water Sandblasting Bucket and brush hand cleaning High pressure water Bucket and brush hand cleaning Method is generally controlled by the brick unit Technical Note 20 Rev,

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Brick Category Red and red flashed Red, heavy sanded finish White, tan, buff, gray, specks, pink, brown and black White, tan, buff, gray, specks, pink, brown and black with sand finish Glazed brick Colored mortars FIGURE 5-34 Brick masonry cleaning methods. (from

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