Building the Future – Preserving Historic Monuments & Landmarks Consumer Solutions High Performance Building Challenge Restoring and renovating historic buildings and landmarks to fit current and future needs often presents a range of challenges for workers who cannot disturb the underlying structures of these monuments. Chloride ions found in salt water have a devastating effect on the appearance and performance of steel reinforced concrete structures. When chloride ions penetrate through the concrete they corrode the steel reinforcements, causing them to rust, which in turn weakens the concrete. As a result, failure to properly seal structures can result in premature deterioration, internal damage, and damaged aesthetics over time. Solution Architectural preservationists ar

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