What is Efflorescence? Homeowners often wonder, “What is this white stuff on my wall/pavers/brick/driveway/etc?” It comes in a variety of textures such as rough, thread-like, powdery, sandy, and cotton-like. The technical term for this substance is “efflorescence.” Concrete contains salts that can be dissolved by water and […]
Read More →Comparing Deicers for Use on Masonry and Concrete Sodium choride (rock salt, common salt, table salt) Sodium chloride is the least expensive, most commonly used deicer. It is highly effective until at least 15 degrees Fahrenheit, but also has a strongly deleterious impact on our waterways, soil, […]
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