What Makes Old Masonry Crumble? It is NOT High Humidity…

It is widely believed that the crumbling or spalling of old masonry and/or plasters are caused by water, moisture or too much humidity. This is NOT the case. This video explains the true reason why most old buildings crumble.

  • 00:00 – Start
  • 00:07 – Introduction
  • 00:36 – Blown, Damaged Plaster
  • 00:53 – Tide Marks
  • 01:30 – Dehumidifiers
  • 02:29 – Salts on the Floor
  • 02:42 – What Blows the Bricks?
  • 05:03 – Salt Crystallization Blows the Masonry, Not Water
  • 06:52 – Research Lab Tests & Findings

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