There is nothing more beautiful than a big brick house! Except when the brick is dirty, moldy, and damaged. Then, your home looks like it’s straight out of a gloomy, eerie thriller movie. While that may sound cool to some people (who doesn’t love a good thriller?), leaving your brick to deteriorate with all of this gunk just sitting on it is not good for the long term health of your home. It can also affect the health of your children and pets if they play outside! Roof Savers Upstate wants to offer some tips for keeping your brick exterior clean. If the situation isn’t too serious yet, you may be able to handle it yourself. If it’s too far gone and the thought of tackling this makes you feel overwhelmed, definitely give us a call!
What to Look Out For
If you aren’t already keeping an eye out for signs of mold or damage to the outside of your house, you may not know what to look for. And that’s okay! Especially for newer homeowners, you have to start somewhere. That’s why Roof Savers Upstate is here to help you, Spartanburg.
When you walk outside, regardless of the type of siding or material that your home is built with, you should keep an eye out for mold or mildew. Look for discoloration and plant growth, too. For brick exteriors, search for cracks or holes in the bricks and mortar joints (the space between the bricks). This can be a sign of water damage and is something you should pay even closer attention to in the winter. Harsh temperatures mean water will freeze before it melts if it gets stuck anywhere. This causes the cracks to expand and cause further, more serious damage.
How to Clean Your Brick Exterior
Now that you know some of the things to look out for, we want to offer you some tips on how you can keep your brick exterior clean. Again, it is best to approach the smaller areas by yourself. If you have a large area of concern, such as more than 50% of your house, we definitely suggest calling in our professional team.
First, walk around your house and safely pull away any weeds close to your foundation and any vines growing up your brick. With any areas that contain mold, be sure to wear gloves and a face covering to protect yourself. With a one-to-one ratio, you can create a vinegar and water solution to sponge and brush away the mold, but be sure to test a small area first to ensure that your brick’s color won’t be effected. You can also use a hosepipe afterwards to gently remove any extra dirt and grime. But, you may not be satisfied with the results, as this can all come back within a few weeks!
Roof Savers Can Save You the Time and Money
The main issue that you have to keep a look out for while cleaning your brick exterior are those cracks and holes that we mentioned earlier. If you allow water to enter any open spaces, you can be creating a much larger issue for yourself. This is where Roof Savers steps in and can save you so much time and money! If you realize that your brick exterior needs some extra attention, we can come out and assess it ourselves. Then, we can clean what we can with our eco-friendly, customer favorite soft washing technique. After any necessary repairs, we can apply our magical rejuvenation treatment, Renueit-17.
How Renueit-17 Works
Renueit-17 is a cost-conscious, plant based, non-toxic solution to all of your home’s exterior needs. With just one application, you will be able to see the life come back to your brick exterior nearly immediately. The best part is, our warranty guarantees that you will be covered for the next seventeen years! This offer may sound too good to be true, but take it from our many previously satisfied customers.
Roof Savers Upstate has your back (and your roof, and your siding). Give us a call today to get started!
