Where Is Brick Used
Brickwork can become discoloured by atmospheric contaminants, especially in city centres or where there is a high volume of traffic. It is also subject to organic pollutants such as algae, lichen and moss which penetrate the surface and damage the structure. Where conditions are favourable, black and red algae will bloom making a building look dirty and uncared for.
Regular cleaning of brickwork will extend the life of a building, preserve the exterior surface and dramatically improve the appearance of the building.
Cleaning Brick - The Method
We can clean brickwork very efficiently and effectively using either pressurised steam or hot water. We always review and assess the state of the brickwork prior to cleaning to gauge the most appropriate treatment and ensure that we achieve the best possible outcome whilst mitigating risk.
On historic buildings or more vulnerable brickwork surfaces we use steam cleaning which allows us to achieve outstanding results without damaging the surface. Steam cleaning delivers pressurised steam - which cleans the surface without the force associated with water. This significantly reduces the risk of damaging the surface of the brick. The high temperatures of the steam eradicates spores helping prevent regrowth of algae, mosses or lichens. Steam cleaning uses a lower volume of water which also allows the surface to dry more quickly.