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Surface Materials - Brick

 

Brick Cleaning

Over time brickwork can become discoloured by atmospheric and organic pollutants which penetrate the surface and damage the structure. Regular brickwork cleaning helps preserve the exterior surface, extend the life of a building and dramatically improve its appearance.

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.  

Related Brick cleaning Case Studies

Monster clean up for new Frankenstein movie

We recently carried out an unusual cleaning project. We were very excited when we received an enquiry about our services from someone at Fox Productions UK (20th Century FOX).

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Builders Clean for City Centre development

We recently carried out a builders clean for a City Centre development. When the builders finished construction the estate managers contacted OneFifty to provide a 6,000 sqm site clean.

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Cleaning an historic landmark building in Bristol

Conservation efforts are part of the upkeep of Bridge House as a 19th century building; alongside interior refurbishment, exterior maintenance is vital to ensure its longevity. That’s where OneFifty comes in.

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Some of our clients

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Client Testimonials

“Please pass on my sincere thanks to guys for the demo and for getting Neptune cleaned.”

Wendy Tomlinson, Senior Conservation Officer for Cheltenham Borough Council

“A safe pair of hands - thorough, cost effective and report back in a timely fashion.”

Bloq Management Services

“If we need a job to be carried out at short notice they do everything necessary to make it happen, including getting required approvals to allow them to get on site and get the job done.”

Daniel Boyle - MD of Relyon Services

“You’ve done a lovely job and we would recommend your services.”

Elaine Whitfield - Consort Property Management

“Thank you for sending the photos, it all looks amazing! ”

Robbie Irens - Gordon and Co

“Great customer service, operatives who clean the windows follow all H&S procedures and do a great job.”

Matt Baker - Soil Association

Our Accreditations

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