Efflorescence on Masonry

Clean salt deposits

What is efflorescence Efflorescence is a crystalline deposit of salts often seen on the surface of concrete, brick, stucco, or natural stone surfaces. It occurs when water is present on or in the masonry surface. It sparkles. It’s white, sometimes with a grayish tint. How do I stop it? These deposits, which are often a byproduct […]

My Brick Chimney is Leaking

Clean salt deposits

    A neglected brick chimney will look like one of these pictured here within a few years of neglect. The Chargar Corporation under the trade name of Florok, manufactures brick sealers that are clear, odorless, and non toxic. The Chargar Corportion has been manufacturing clear masonry sealers since 1950.  The experts at The Chargar […]

De-icing Salts Attacking Concrete Surfaces

sidewalk salt damage

Salt Damage to Concrete & Masonry is Expensive De-Icings salts such as rock salt, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and other salt related products all do damage to concrete surfaces.  The resulting slurry of melted ice and salt is absorbed into the concrete causing spalling and general erosion of the surface. Salt Block WB does not […]