In 2003, Numerica Credit Union merged with the $40 million North Central Credit Union with approximately 8,000 members and three branches in the Wenatchee Valley area. Numerica opened a new branch in Kennewick, Wash., in February 2005. Numerica also merged with the Coeur d Alene Teachers Credit Union, expanding its membership in North Idaho. Numerica Credit Union now serves 61,000 customers in eastern Washington and northern Idaho.
Normally efflorescence is only of cosmetic concern although it can ruin the appearance and physically damage paint coatings. Efflorescence is most often the result of uncontrolled moisture movement caused initially by poor design details and poor construction techniques.
Efflorescence happens. It is part of building new things. It eventually goes away on its own, but this process can take years, even decades. When possible, it's best to just let the problem diminish on its own. Stopping water from entering masonry is the best way to make efflorescence stop. But it is not as easy as one might think. Water can enter masonry and travel up, down and sideways! Rising Damp. You can actually get efflorescence on masonry walls caused by moisture in the soil that wicks up a wall. In Europe this is called the rising damp. It's almost impossible to cure this defect.