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Salty incidents

By: Language: English Series: Building ; 258(7083) 16 July 1993, 42-43(2)Publication details: 1993Subject(s): Summary: Describes the problem of sulphate attack in brickwork, where salts from the clay leach into the mortar, causing expansion and a weakening of the structure. Continues with advice on how to avoid brick deterioration and refers to the British Standards governing sulphate limitation.

Describes the problem of sulphate attack in brickwork, where salts from the clay leach into the mortar, causing expansion and a weakening of the structure. Continues with advice on how to avoid brick deterioration and refers to the British Standards governing sulphate limitation.