Brick Cleaning & It's Advantage
Introduction • Are you the owner of a building that has a beautiful brick façade? Or rather, a brick façade that was once beautiful but has now fallen prey to the vagaries of time, the climate, vandalism or graffiti? If that describes your building’s exterior, then brick cleaning is exactly what you need. • A brick is a wonderful material to build things from. It is cost-effective and hard-wearing, which make it quite popular among builders and homeowners alike. • That said, a brick surface is also sought-after for the rustic and classic look it offers. However, owing to the brick’ porous nature, brickwork that is exposed to the elements develops certain blemishes after a few years or decades.
What Is Brick Cleaning? • To put it simply, brick cleaning is the process by which a brick masonry is cleaned. A brick masonry is where a layer of brick has been laid on the wall’s outermost surface. • Brick cleaning is required at different stages of a building’s life. For instance, the service is called upon when a building is being renovated or even constructed anew. • In both cases, the finishes brickwork is often marred by cement smears and a clutch of other issues.
What Does Brick Cleaning Involve? • The surface of brick is porous and rough, which is ideal for dirt, grime and pollutant to accumulate in. This makes a high-pressure power wash the best way to dislodge such build-up from the brick surface. • Among brick cleaning methods, high-pressure washing is also the most convenient as it helps cover a large area with very little human effort. • However, there could be cases where a pressure wash is not enough to remove deep-seated dirt and stains (like paint and graffiti) from the brickwork. • If your building’s external brickwork has a few stains here and there, you can try removing them using a bucket of water and a scrubber, a garden hose or even some brick cleaning products. However, if the entire building needs to be cleaned, it is better to go with a professional masonry cleaning service.
What Are The Advantages Of Brick Cleaning? The obvious benefit of brick cleaning is that it restores the appearance of your brickwork back to how it was when newly installed. But what are its other benefits, you may ask. • • • • •
Better Curb Appeal Increased Value Of Building Removal Of Harmful Bacteria Preventive Maintenance Money-Saving
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