Surface honeycomb appears on a column after early stripping—what should the contractor do first?
Choices
- (A) Prime and paint décor finishes immediately
- (B) Notify engineer, document depth, chip unsound concrete per approved repair plan if issued
- (C) Pack voids with off-the-shelf cement without briefing
- (D) Defer for weather to cure itself
Correct answer: (B)
Notify engineer, document depth, chip unsound concrete per approved repair plan if issued
Explanation
Engineering direction sets repair depths and bonded materials.