Power Washing
"In addition to tuckpointing and masonry repair, Arrow Masonry also provides cleaning services for brick and stone."
Chicagoland Tuckpointing And Masonry Repair
Servicing all your masonry restoration needs while preserving your building's cosmetic appeal...
Our Services Include:
Tuckpointing
Masonry Restoration
Brick Repair
Stone Restoration
Lintel Replacement
Panel Brick Repair
Chimney Repair
Caulking
Waterproofing
Power Washing
Professional Brick and Stone Cleaning: Restore Your Building's Beauty
In addition to tuckpointing and masonry repair, Arrow Masonry also provides cleaning services for brick and stone. Power Washing is a relatively safe and cost effective method of furnishing your masonry building with a fresh new look. It is usually requested on older buildings where heavy pollution and traffic fumes have left their mark over the years.
Atmospheric dirt, carbon, mold and algae are all common deposits defacing brick surfaces. Chemicals, with the aid of a pressure washer, can work wonders to uncover the original look of your brick. The chemical is sprayed on to the masonry or stone surface then power rinsed off. Stubborn deposits are treated with a waterblasting method which incorporates both water and silica sand. Arrow Masonry pays special attention to preparing the worksite prior to any cleaning process to insure protection of exposed windows, doors, and landscaping.
Power Washing F.A.Q.s
Atmospheric dirt, carbon, mold and algae can all be removed through powerwashing. The color, texture and type of brick can all affect the degree of how clean the brick can get.
Chemical cleaning should always be performed before tuckpointing for two reasons. The first being that the force of the pressure washer will actually help loosen and remove defective mortar thus preparing the joint for a new application. If you clean the brick after tuckpointing you run the risk of blowing out the new mortar if appropriate curing time is not allowed.
Power washing uses pressurized water to effectively clean brick and stone.The water is not as abrasive as sand so it will not harm or etch the masonry surface. Sandblasting on the other hand cleans the brick with pressurized sand follicles. This method will definitely score the substrate of your brick and sometimes damage it beyond repair. Another drawback to this technique is that the sand is not contained so it is an extremely messy process.
