Protective Treatments for Masonry and Concrete (Removed)
This course is no longer active. AEC Daily will not report completion information for this course.
As some of the earliest building materials, masonry and concrete have been used for their durability and strength. However, masonry architecture, both historical and contemporary, has been left vulnerable to water—the single most damaging element to masonry in our environment. This course will identify common water-related problems for masonry and concrete, describe protective treatments and their benefits, and explain the process for selecting and applying a protective treatment.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Name six common water-related problems for masonry and concrete.
- Explain how film-forming protective treatments damage masonry and concrete.
- Describe how breathable, penetrating protective treatments work.
- Explain the general procedure and requirements for applying protective treatments.
- Describe the limitations of protective treatments.
- Describe how hardener-densifiers protect concrete floors.
- Explain how and why VOC regulations affect protective treatment selection.
- Identify the basis on which to select a protective treatment.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Sarah B. Hunter on behalf of PROSOCO. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Sarah B. Hunter
Title: Preservation Specialist, PROSOCO, Inc.
Background: Sarah B. Hunter is the Preservation Specialist with the Clean & Protect Group at PROSOCO in Lawrence, KS. Within her role, she provides technical support related to historic building materials, material degradation, and product performance. She holds a M.S. in Historic Preservation with a degree concentration in materials conservation from the University of Texas at Austin. Her thesis research was a materials investigation of early concrete technology used in Seguin, Texas during the mid-19th century. During her time at UT, she worked in collaboration with UT Landmarks and the UT Architectural Conservation Laboratory to conduct an evaluation of graffiti control treatments. Sarah held a materials conservation internship with the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) and previously worked with the Kansas Historical Society as the Review and Compliance Coordinator for the Kansas State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Sarah is an active member of the Association for Preservation Technology (APT) and the American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) and has presented original research at their annual and regional meetings. In addition to her active membership, Sarah serves on the Board of Directors for the Central Plains Chapter of APT.
