I'm serving on the committee developing the education program for PACE 2006. I have proposed several topics and I'm looking for feedback, especially
1) the topic's interest--to you or to PDCA members generally
2) suggestions to improve this topic
3) suggestions for speaker(s) who could present the topic well
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Proposed Title: Cleaning and sealing masonry
Presentation Objectives: Understand cleaning methods and materials for masonry: concrete, stucco, brick, stone. Select appropriate sealers.
Description: Review pressure washing equipment, evaluate capacity requirements, attachments (guns, extension wands, tips, chemical injectors, floor tools, heaters, etc.). Low pressure chemical applicators. Acids and detergents. Strategies for waste control and containment.

Review the composition, application and performance characteristics of various masonry sealers (acrylic, siloxane, etc.). Effects on color and sheen, traction or horizontal surfaces, resistance to moisture, contaminants, graffiti, etc.
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This is 8 of a series of 9
Thank you for any input.