There are a number of different reasons to opt for a brick exterior to your home or business.
Brick lends an air of old world sophistication, beauty, and durability that simply cannot be achieved through other siding materials. Even so, brick exteriors — though highly durable — are not indestructible. And while vinyl siding can be repaired and replaced with relative ease, brick siding requires a bit more maintenance.
Aluminum siding can be repainted and individual panels can be replaced, but refurbishing brick exteriors can not be accomplished in the same way.
Unless you have significant background knowledge in home construction and masonry, brick restoration may seem like more than you can take on.
This is certainly not a task to handle on your own. Don’t leave the quality of your natural brick exterior up to chance; hire masonry restoration services from the experienced professionals at Allstate Media Blasting.
Here’s what you need to know.
Masonry Restoration Services
Even the most durable surfaces are still vulnerable to degradation and corrosion. If not properly maintained, you may find that your brick is crumbling or mortar is corroded. In this case, there are a few measures that can be taken to restore and care for your home or business’ exterior.
- Cleaning Masonry Walls
Even the least experienced home improvement novice knows that you should always wash walls before adding a coat of paint. The same can be said for restoring brick.
When preparing to restore brick facades, be sure to clean away any debris that may be left behind before starting in with any other resurfacing materials. This can be done most efficiently and thoroughly though sandblasting services or another media blasting service.
- Identify Your Mortar Joint
If crumbling mortar is your primary restoration task, it is important to know that mortar joints are a lot more varied than you may have thought.
Your mortar joints can be flush, raked, concave, or a v-joint, as demonstrated in this image. Check the other mortar joints on your brick exterior to ensure that all joints are uniform.
- Consider Protective Coatings
Every home or business owner knows that the best way to care for your assets is to be proactive and prevent issues before they occur. When it comes to caring for your brick masonry, this can be achieved through a protective coating.
Coatings come in a variety of materials: acrylic, wax, urethane, and resin. These coatings can help to add more life to your brick exterior, especially to the mortar that degrades significantly faster than the actual brick itself.
Choosing the Right Services
In any circumstances, it is crucial to hire the right team for media blasting services to sufficiently prepare your brick exterior for true restoration.
The services providers you choose should be well versed in the best methods and material to care for your home or business’ specific needs to keep your exterior beautiful and healthy.
Contact Us Today!
For all of your industrial, residential, and commercial maintenance needs, Allstate Media Blasting has you covered. At Allstate Media Blasting, we are committed to quality services that meet the unique needs of each and every client.
Our patented methods and variety of tools ensure that your assets are given the precise treatment they need to ensure you get the full use out of all of your investments.
Don’t leave the health and safety of your brick facades up to chance. Trust the experienced professionals at Allstate Media Blasting with expert technology.
Whether you need home restoration, pool deck refinishing, or anything in between, Allstate Media Blasting is your first choice in sandblasting companies.
With over 20 years of experience, our history of success speaks to our high standard of service, ensuring the happiness of every customer. In fact, we guarantee 100% satisfaction and a “like new” look for your surfaces.
Give us a call today at 401-884-0692 or contact us online to get an honest, custom quote today!