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Article Type

Review

Abstract

The construction of buildings, especially residential housing for communities, is a significant industry on a global scale. Masonry units such as bricks, blocks, and stones are often utilized materials. Bricks are highly regarded because to their widespread availability, cost-effectiveness, and excellent insulating capabilities. Nevertheless, the presence of efflorescence presents a difficulty in the construction of brick walls. Efflorescence refers to the process in which salts move to the outer layer of the brick, resulting in the formation of white deposits and negatively impacting its visual appeal. Efflorescence is caused by various circumstances, such as the existence of salts in bricks, the utilization of fossil fuels during the burning process, and constructing in regions with soluble salts in the soil. The presence of salts in the raw materials utilized in brick manufacture is a notable factor contributing to this problem. However, taking measures to remediate the soil before to the manufacturing process can effectively mitigate this issue. In addition, there are other measures that can be employed to reduce the occurrence of efflorescence, including the use of efflorescence-resistant bricks and the application of sealants to limit the migration of salt.

Keywords

Bricks, Efflorescence, Salt Solutions, Chemical Compositions

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