Brick cleaning

[CompletelyClean 14]

Take a look at the newer brick patches on these repair jobs. What chem(s) would you say would be the best to wash the older brick to get them CLOSER to a match. Notice the key word in CAPS, please. If you suggest a Prosoco product, please tell me which product you have had experience with that will really clean up this blonde brick. The house was built in 1965 and I'm certain it has NEVER been washed properly, if ever at all.

[Jesse 15]

Take a look at the newer brick patches on these repair jobs. What chem(s) would you say would be the best to wash the older brick to get them CLOSER to a match. Notice the key word in CAPS, please. If you suggest a Prosoco product, please tell me which product you have had experience with that will really clean up this blonde brick. The house was built in 1965 and I'm certain it has NEVER been washed properly, if ever at all.

It looks like the chimney had bricks replaced because of spalling (water gets behind the brick face and freezes, popping off the face). I have found that it is very hard to match existing brick that is over 7 years old (new styles are introduced every 7 years or so), especially the blonde style brick.

When I tuck-point and have to patch or replace brick I take one of the ruined faces down to the paint store and get an exterior solid latex stain. With this you can stain the faces of the brick before patching or relaying. Always tuck-point around the stained brick to make it blend in naturally with the surrounding masonry. After 10 years of using this method I have had no complaints at all.

I have used "vanatroll" which is made by Prosco to clean sensitive brick . It is much gentler than straight muriatic acid.

Hope this helps

Jesse R. Kirchhoff

Advanced Power Washing and Restoration Services

Kirchhoff Home Improvement Maintenance and Repair

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