Dictionary of Moisture Protection & Restoration

Retooling (polishing or honing) Imparting a natural stone by a rubbing process, either hand or mechanical. Using a tool to recreate the original tooled finish or tolled surface.

Honing mechanically

Temporary Stabilization Improving temporarily the stability of loose or unstable units. Shoring, securing, pinning or covering an unstable unit until it can be permanently repaired or replaced. Supplemental Anchorages Adding anchorages to units having insufficient or rusting existing anchorage. Re-anchoring the unit to the backing substrate using stainless steel threaded rods set in epoxy or stainless steel strap anchors does this generally. Such anchors should be specified and designed by an engineer.

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