Power washing removes dirt, soot and staining from the face of the masonry.
Grime and staining hide the condition of brick and stone. A clean face shows the joints, the cracks and the earlier repairs, so the masonry can be judged as it is.
NOVA Renovation offers masonry cleaning on its own, or as part of a restoration.
The outdoor fireplace after restoration: cleaned, repointed and restored. A NOVA Renovation job that included cleaning the masonry; drag the cut, or use the slider, to see it before the work.
- Stained stone
- Sooty firebox
What cleaning is for
General guidance on why dirt and staining matter to masonry.
Moisture
Stains that point to water
Dark streaks often mark where water runs off a sill or a ledge. Cleaning shows whether they come back.
Repairs
A face to match to
New mortar and brick are easier to match to a clean face. New work then does not stand out.
Inspection
Seeing the wall
Dirt, soot and staining hide cracks, open joints and failed repairs. A clean face can be judged as it is.
Character
The color of the masonry
Brick and stone that have darkened over the years can look like a different material until they are clean.
What builds up on a face
What you might notice on brick, stone or a fireplace.
Dark streaks down the wall
Staining that runs down from sills, copings or a chimney crown.
Dull, patchy color
A face that has darkened unevenly, or looks dirty after rain.
Soot and smoke staining
Blackened brick or stone around a firebox or a flue.
Rust stains
Orange streaks running down from steel above a window or a door. Worth a look before any cleaning.
A guide, not a diagnosis.
Describe it in a requestWhite, chalky staining (efflorescence) is covered under masonry waterproofing
Cleaning, on its own or in a restoration
Masonry cleaning for brick and stone.
- Power washing of brick and stone
- Masonry cleaning
- Cleaning as part of a restorationBrick restoration
- Efflorescence and surface deterioration treatmentWaterproofing
- Mortar joint restorationTuckpointing
Every project is approached with the same standard: understand the structure, identify the cause, specify the right solution and execute it precisely.