Public test guide

Brick efflorescence

Checks masonry units for visible salt deposits that can appear after water moves through the material and evaporates.

Plain-language explanation

What the test tells you.

The project specification controls the exact method and acceptance requirement.

Units are exposed to the specified water condition and then dried so any surface salt deposit can be assessed.

Representative bricks, controlled water tray or chamber, drying area and visual reference criteria.

The presence and extent of visible efflorescence under the test conditions.

Supports appearance and durability assessment of bricks intended for exposed masonry.

Typical test sequence

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