Spalling
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How to Fix an Old Farmhouse Chimney
Persistent leaks and spalling bricks have the homeowners wondering whether the chimney should be repaired or replaced
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Dealing with Rising Damp in Building Reconstruction
Old buildings with stone or brick walls face problems with capillary moisture and efflorescence
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Water Damage in Brick Basement
Seasoned builders and a moisture expert debate whether rising damp or a blocked chimney caused this brick column to crumble.
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Efflorescence = Water Damage — Building Science Podcast
The white powder on the surface of brick, block, and mortar between rocks is water and salt attacking these porous materials. In new construction you can prevent it — in old houses, you can only control it.
