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4253 Wade Mill Rd
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
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Brick Sealing

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Cincinnati Brick Sealing

 

Jaco Waterproofing seals brick and masonry walls for both residential and commercial single and multi-story projects.  With over 30 years of waterproofing experience you will be sure to get a quality job done right.  Our professional and courteous staff can recommend the right product for your job or apply the material specified.

Jaco Waterproofing can seal:

  • Brick
  • Glazed brick
  • Stucco
  • Concrete block
  • Artificial stone                             

     

  • Masonry Sealer Prevents:
  • Moisture penetration
  • Deicing salt attack
  • Corrosion of steel reinforcement
  • Spalling
  • Efflorescence

For more information about water repellents used for brick and masonry sealing, visit Applied Technologies web site.


Jaco uses the best sealants -

Jaco uses the best sealants

Jaco's professional applicators will seal and protect your masonry or brick with a penetrating siloxane.  The siloxane bonds chemically to the pores inside and below the surface of brick and masonry substrates. This keeps liquid water from entering into the brick.

Since the siloxane penetrates deeply, UV rays cannot degrade the masonry sealer.  The penetrating sealer bond is below the surface so it will have a much longer life expectancy than a surface coating.

Penetrating below the surface also means that high traffic areas like driveways and sidewalks will not lose protection from high use.  Surface sealers remain on top of the substrate and are eroded from use. Also the substrate will maintain its natural texture and sheen with a penetrating sealer.



Brick Efflorescence

The white, powdery layer that develops on brick and masonry surfaces is called efflorescence.  It is caused by water penetrationg the brick during rains.  This water disolves natural salts in the brick.  When the weather dries out the wate evaporates from the brick.  Unfortunately the salts that were disolved in the water get left on the surface of the brick or masonry.  When they accumulate they become visible as efflorescence.

Brick Efflorescence Removal

Efflorescence can be removed by hosing with water and scrubbing with a wire brush.  If this does not completely remove the efflorescence, a specific remover may be used.

Brick Efflorescence Prevention

Sealing a brick structure with a breathable penetrating sealer will prevent efflorescence.  The brick sealer will penetrate below the surface and bond to the brick or masonry.  Liquid water will  not be able to penetrate into it and dissolve the salts that cause efflorescence.