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I'm planning on using a roof mix on this. I am going to go do a test spot soon. Any other ideas what might clean this really well?

Ok,..so you got the job,..and you're now going to do a test spot? You do test spots BEFORE you give any pricing quotes,...

UNLESS you have alot of experience and you price it enough to cover the worst case scenario,..but that still isn't a conventional way to bid.


I have cleaned yellow brick like that over the years,..a strong bleach mix will get it cleaner and maybe get you a paycheck,..but to see true results on how clean it can be,..go get some acid use for cleaning historic type brick,..I've always used Dietrich 101,..and it works really well.

These jobs require a degree of up close work on every inch,..applying your chosen detergent and washing off isn't an option if a quality job is desired. So the recommendation of a lift was exact. You don't want to do this from a ladder,.and it can't be done from the ground.

The bleach mix will work best on the concrete pillars and trim around the top.

*Keep in mind the higher off the ground you are, the further misting carries through the air. Be very aware of property and especially pedestrians. You need a lookout on these jobs or someone can end up with a face full of acid or bleach. Make sure you know where the runoff is going,..not sure you want the runoff going down city drains,..especially if you're using an acid.

*If you've never done this type of work,..you're about to see where your interest and pricing for these jobs will be for the next time.

**I sound negative,.but is a real World experience "heads up" sort of way,Ha,Ha,..

Jeff
 
I appreciate your honesty, and I agree I should have done all testing before hand. I really didn't think I would get it, and u priced it high enough with the lift in mind that I know I will make money. I had talked to a few brick guys in the industry and was assured a good roof mix would do the trick. This was 6 months ago. So I just wanted to be sure and have some other ideas to be better prepared. I agree a little backwards though.
 
Just to see,..why not get a gallon of brick cleaner and see for yourself,..it's what gains you experience.
Brick is porous and when it's is old has alot of airborne contaminants like exhaust from trucks,..bleach only kills mold,..and soap may remove some of the dirt,...and you will get it cleaner,.. but 99 times out of 100 it won't do near a good as job as brick cleaner made to attack these contaminants.

*Try to do this job on a rainy day,..keeps people inside and the rain also knocks the mist down before it gets to far.

Jeff
 
Where can I get this deitrich 101?
 
How diid the job turn out?
 
Dietrich 101 or an equivalent is usually carried by masonry supply companies.

*Regarding the EBC,..I don't doubt that it works great,.but the example shown looked like cement or stucco,..brick itself doesn't clean up the same as these surfaces. I mentioned to Eric that his roof strength mix would likely clean the trim pieces,..but it's the brick that needs a more particular product. Maybe the EBC will clean brick this way,..the example above just didn't show it.


Jeff
 
Dietrich 101 or an equivalent is usually carried by masonry supply companies.

*Regarding the EBC,..I don't doubt that it works great,.but the example shown looked like cement or stucco,..brick itself doesn't clean up the same as these surfaces. I mentioned to Eric that his roof strength mix would likely clean the trim pieces,..but it's the brick that needs a more particular product. Maybe the EBC will clean brick this way,..the example above just didn't show it.


Jeff

It was definitely cement Jeff and you bring up an excellent point regarding the surface.

I am pretty confident that EBC could put a nice "dent" in that brick.
 
I have a better picture on my phone i will try and upload it in a little bit. Turned out fantastic. Got it done in 17.5 hours


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Pics look great. And 2 days work with a little overhead (lift rental, chems, fuel) and walk out with a nice payday - makes it even better!!! Great job Eric!
 
Bump.
Would like to know what did u end up using on this.
 
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