What is it about?
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the performance of new and innovative crystallising materials, so-called moisture blockers, in protecting masonry structures from water ingress.
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Why is it important?
Moisture blockers use the available water in the masonry to block the passage of water to the surface of the masonry, filling pores, cracks and spaces at the interface between mortar and bricks. This approach will deliver a wider understanding of how water-based moisture blockers work and the scenarios in which they are best applied. The pursuit of possible environmentally friendly and sustainable materials for use in the construction industry is the key driver of this research.
Perspectives
This article has brought a novel technique to treat masonry structures. Writing this article was a great pleasure as it has co-authors that have a long experience in the field of admixture manufacturing and concrete treatment. I hope you find this article useful and beneficial.
Mazen Al-Kheetan
Brunel University
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This page is a summary of: Remediation and protection of masonry structures with crystallising moisture blocking treatment, International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, April 2018, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/ijbpa-02-2017-0011.
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