Written by: Rhonda Belden
Published: April 24, 2025
Have you noticed a white or gray tint on your brick exterior, especially after it rains? This is called efflorescence and actually doesn't come from the brick itself. Our President, Todd Belden, walks us through what efflorescence is and what causes it.
Because brick is fired at over 1800 degrees, quality brick do not contain salts that cause efflorescence. If efflorescence shows on a brick wall, it was likely absorbed from the other materials in the wall, and simple rain should wash it out of the system after a full seasonal cycle.
Efflorescence FAQ with Todd Belden
To learn more about this topic, we recommend you visit the article below from one of our specialty chemical suppliers.
3 Common Myths of Efflorescence by Prosoco
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