Efflorescence is the white, powdery residue that can appear on masonry walls, mortared retaining walls and paver applications. Fine powdery deposits of water-soluble salts are left on the surface of masonry as the water evaporates. These alkali sulfates appear because they exist somewhere within the masonry wall, either in the brick, the mortar, or the grout, or possibly a combination of these three. Although no economically feasible way exists to totally eliminate any one of these three conditions, it is quite simple to reduce all three and make it nearly impossible for efflorescence to occur. It is imperative that all steps are taken to reduce water-soluble salts and moisture in the concrete form before mortaring can take place. Unfortunately, there is no proven 100% effective method to prevent this stubborn problem. However, a great deal has been learned about how efflorescence works and how to prevent it.

You can prevent efflorescence by using a DryTreat Impregnating Sealer. DryTreat Enhance-Plus and soaking the entire stone or paver before mortaring begins. Impregnating Sealers penetrate deeply into the stone but will not clog the the pores allowing the stone to breathe. By sealing the core of the stone, it prevents moisture and salts from passing through the stone and on to the top surface creating a powdery substance upon exposure to air once the water evaporates. There must be a path for the soluble salts to migrate through to the surface where the moisture can evaporate. Impregnating sealers allow these salts to pass through the stone unlike surface sealers which only trap said residue.

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Currently our Burnaby Store is open Monday through Friday from 7:30AM - 5:00PM and Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Out Abbotsford Store is open Monday through Friday from 7:30AM - 4:00PM and Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

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Technically yes we can, however there is limited availability of drivers and delivery must be pre-arranged during the week and is subject to an added cost.

In short yes we can, however we will only hold your product for a pre-determined amount of time.

All returns and exchanges must be accompanied with an original invoice. All natural stone is subject to a 20% restocking fee, which is at the discretion of the Sales Floor Manager. We reserve the right to refuse returns or exchanges and returns must be done within 30 days or original purchase or delivery with original invoice.

All returns and exchanges must be accompanied with an original invoice. All natural stone is subject to a 20% restocking fee, which is at the discretion of the Sales Floor Manager.

All special orders have a non-refundable deposit of 25% and must be paid before the point of ordering.

Yes, we can recommend a contractor in good standing for your particular project. Please call the office for the best selection in your given area.

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