Cleaning today’s relatively new concrete masonries, like simulated stone and concrete brick, is different from cleaning clay masonry. Clay masonry can usually withstand the more aggressive cleaners needed to dissolve hardened mortar smears. But even clay masonries now vary enough in type to take particular procedures and products.
This topic covers information related to the maintenance of refractory masonry units, commonly known as firebrick. Refractory masonry units are a durable material, that retains its strength and properties when exposed to high temperatures. Similar to standard masonry units, refractory masonry can become damaged over time. Regular inspections of existing conditions look for potential fire hazards where mortar is missing or masonry is cracked and define what care needs be applied; general maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, replacement, restoration or preservation.
maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, replacement, restoration, preservation of masonry.
This topic covers information related to the maintenance of stone assemblies, that occurs during the life cycle of a structure. Stone assemblies are a durable material that has a long life expectancy. After construction and during the life cycle of a building stone assemblies should be inspected for damage, deterioration and cracking. Maintenance and/or repairs may be necessary depending on the condition of the stone assembly. Neglected stone assemblies may need to rehabilitated, replaced, restored or preserved.
This topic covers information related to the maintenance of masonry units, that occurs during the life cycle of a structure. Masonry units are a durable a material however can be significantly damaged from water intrusion and/or lack of care over time. Regular inspections of existing conditions define what care needs be applied; general maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, replacement, restoration or preservation.
This topic covers information related to the maintenance of masonry, that occurs during the life cycle of a structure. Masonry is a durable material that has a long life expectancy. After construction and during the life cycle of a building masonry walls should be inspected for damage, deterioration and cracking. Maintenance and/or repairs may be necessary depending on the condition of the masonry units and mortar at vertical walls, chimneys, parapet walls, lintels, flashing and weep holes. Neglected masonry construction may need to be rehabilitated, replaced, restored or preserved.
