Protecting historic materials from salt-related deterioration
Salt contamination is a common issue affecting sandstone, brick and masonry structures, particularly in older buildings and coastal environments.
When salts migrate through porous materials, they can crystallise beneath the surface, causing flaking, powdering and gradual deterioration of valuable building materials.
SPS provides specialist desalination treatments designed to assist in removing harmful salts and supporting the conservation of original masonry surfaces.
The process requires understanding the material condition, moisture movement and the level of contamination before selecting the appropriate treatment approach.
Our desalination services include:
- Sandstone desalination
- Brick salt removal treatments
- Masonry conservation
- Salt contamination management
- Surface preparation
- Heritage stone restoration support
- Moisture-related damage treatment
Desalination is often an important step before completing repairs, cleaning or protective treatments on historic buildings.
By reducing harmful salt levels and improving material stability, SPS helps extend the lifespan of sandstone, brickwork and heritage structures while preserving their original appearance.
