Masonry Magazine May 2005 Page. 22

Words: Ronald Baer
Masonry Magazine May 2005 Page. 22

Masonry Magazine May 2005 Page. 22
CLEANING EQUIPMENT

Preventative Measures

THE TIME TO START WORRYING ABOUT WHETHER YOUR CLEANING EQUIPMENT is ready to do its job is not when your masons have completed their job. Whether you have a standard pressure washer or a washer specifically made for cleaning masonry, much like some of your other machinery, preventive maintenance will go a long way to keeping your cleaning equipment in good working order and avoiding on-the-job breakdowns.

Let's first take a look at some general maintenance tips for pressure washers and then we'll cover an appropriate preventative maintenance schedule for them.

BY RON BAER
President, Unique Industries, Inc.

20
Masonry
May 2005
www.masoncontractors.org


Vibing Masonry #5 - The Evolution of Concrete Masonry Units: From Ancient Foundations to Modern Innovations
April 2025

Early Development: The Genesis of Concrete Blocks (early Rome to 1900s) The history of concrete masonry units (CMUs) or concrete blocks begins with humanity’s earliest binding materials, notably the Romans’ remarkable concrete. Around AD 125, structures l

MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Episode 18 Recap: Jeff Tew, Westlake Royal Stone Solutions
April 2025

On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Jeff Tew joins the show, along with MCAA President Jeff Buczkiewicz, to talk about where his passion for this industry started and what it's been like working on the Supplier side of the industry. An Excitin

Westlake Royal Building Products™ Introduces New Board & Batten Profile for Royal® and Exterior Portfolio® Vinyl Siding Lines
April 2025

Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), has introduced a next-generation Board & Batten profile for its Royal® and Exterior Portfolio® vinyl siding lines. Maintaining the timeless charm of Board & Batten whil

New Mid-America® Gable Vents From Westlake Royal Building Products™ Combine Architectural Style With Easy Installation
April 2025

Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is introducing four new gable vents to its Mid-America® line of exterior siding accessories. The new gable vents offer several advantages over alternative gable vents, in