Masonry Magazine September 2008 Page. 39
MASONRY COMPUTER ESTIMATING
Masonry Computer Estimating
That Does It All... in 3D!
by Tradesmen's Software
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with brushes, rollers and sponges. A stain was specified on the hospital's new addition to try and get even closer to matching the older brick without masking any of the surface texture. Access was not interrupted to the hospital during the staining. All areas of the hospital were protected during the masonry cleaning and surface preparation the color treatment, and the clean up afterward. Pedestrian safety zones were created utilizing OSHA required warnings and barriers. Work had to be completed with as little interruption as possible. Low VOC content and a water-based stain allowed for an even further low-key application process.
ABOUT THE PRODUCT
Masonry stain has been developed as a dual-purpose product. It will add color to masonry and will repel water from significantly penetrating the vertical masonry surface. This is done with a one-step application process, which is described on the package label. Masonry stain protects masonry against deterioration caused by airborne chemicals, including acid rain, while allowing moisture vapors to escape. This helps to prevent promoting spalling and similar failures, due to moisture trapped in the vertical wall.