FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pollution and bad weather lead to heavy soiling which can cover the natural beauty and details of the brickwork. By cleaning them, bricks are restored to their full glory.
The cleaning process is started by applying a special chemical to the bricks. Then warm water rinsing is done to uncover the bricks' original colours.
This cleaning process is gentle and does damage or change the bricks in any way, shape or form. It will simply remove dirt.
It is cost effective way of improving the appearance of a building in a short amount of time. It adds value and a curb-side appeal to the building. Usually, it takes us just two days to clean the front elevation of a terraced house. If brick cleaning is part of a big renovation project, it should be done at the initial stages of the project.
Overtime, bricks tend to blister or break due to water flow or bad pointing. We repair bricks by scraping and getting rid of all loose parts of the brick and rebuild each individual brick before painting the bricks to match the colour of the existing bricks. Additionally, we clean bricks before re-inserting them into the building.
If the project requires bricks to be replaced, we will supply reclaimed bricks. If the project requires a large amount of bricks, they will be supplied by our team.
Stone Restoration London are experts at colouring bricks to their natural state or changing their colour to match the building.
Removing paint from bricks takes a lot of time but it helps preserve bricks and allows them to breathe naturally, which lowers the cost of future repairs.
Even a small crack in the bricks' paintwork will allow moisture to find its way behind the paint and erode the bricks.
All of the paint and debris removed from the bricks is safely collected by way of industrial vacuums and removed from site.
Paint is removed by applying paint remover to the brickwork, which slowly dissolves the paint. This is repeated three or four times depending on how many layers of paint there are and depending on the type of paint which is being removed.
Once all the paint is removed, bricks are given a chemical clean to remove any carbon or residue. This final step gives the bricks their original colour.
Once the paint removal process has taken place, the bricks are then given a chemical clean which removes all residues, carbon and other dirt. This treatment restores the bricks to their original colours.
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Brick pointing refers to the mortar part of bricks and mortar; one can see it between the individual bricks or stone blocks used to build homes. Pointing is not only the bedding substance for bricks or stone, it is also crucial to maintain the structural health of any building. It performs the contradictory tasks of keeping moisture out of the bricks, while still allowing drainage and flexibility. This need for flexibility means that pointing is intentionally the weakest element in your home’s construction, and needs to be restored or replaced at regular intervals.
Pointing is important because it improves a home's appearance and increase its kerb appeal, which is especially important if you intend to sell your home. At Stone Restoration London we are aware of the importance of aesthetics, and our repointing specialists will always work hard to restore the beauty of your home’s original building materials. However, pointing is about much more than appearances, so we’ll take note of important structural considerations too.
A stone mason is someone who shapes irregular pieces of rock into accurate shapes for building, decorating and assembling the rocks to build structures. The horizontal and vertical alignment of the structures are set using gauge lines, levels and plumb bobs.
By using staked lines, rules and a straight edge, they lay out the foundation and wall patterns. Defective or rough spots are smoothed out using a hammer, chisel or power grinder. Chipped or cracked stone are repaired using a blowtorch.
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Terrae pontus scythiam obstabatque. Effervescere quicquam tepescunt tegi agitabilis mentes mutatas. Origo aliis nisi frigore tepescunt austro numero gentes ab. Ripis pluvialibus os. Coeperunt dicere inposuit litora illi. Aquae reparabat unus aer umentia mortales praeter flamina plagae! Terrenae recens moderantum auroram totidemque feras.
Terrae pontus scythiam obstabatque. Effervescere quicquam tepescunt tegi agitabilis mentes mutatas. Origo aliis nisi frigore tepescunt austro numero gentes ab. Ripis pluvialibus os. Coeperunt dicere inposuit litora illi. Aquae reparabat unus aer umentia mortales praeter flamina plagae! Terrenae recens moderantum auroram totidemque feras.