A contractor discovers that freshly laid brick work shows white deposits on the surface after several days. What is this condition called and what likely caused it?
Correct Answer
A) Efflorescence caused by water-soluble salts
Efflorescence appears as white, chalky deposits on masonry surfaces. It occurs when water-soluble salts in the brick, mortar, or surrounding materials migrate to the surface and crystallize as water evaporates.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Efflorescence appears as white, chalky deposits on masonry surfaces. It occurs when water-soluble salts in the brick, mortar, or surrounding materials migrate to the surface and crystallize as water evaporates.
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