Airborne or settled particulate generated by cutting, grinding, drilling, demolition, masonry, drywall, concrete, or other construction activity.
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Meaning and boundaries
Construction dust can be abrasive, alkaline, metallic, soluble, or mixed; it is not one consistent material.
Why it matters in glass restoration
Dry removal can scratch glass, while wetting certain dusts can create alkaline slurry, staining, or a bonded residue.
Related terms
References
- National Glass Association — Construction Site Protection and Maintenance of Architectural Glass
Publisher’s original source - National Glass Association — Heat-Treated Glass Surfaces Are Different
Publisher’s original source - Pilkington / NSG Group — Glazing and Handling Guidelines
Publisher’s original source - U.S. General Services Administration — Cleaning historic masonry: Removal of atmospheric soiling, stains, and biological growth
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