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Hi all, 

 

May not be the right area to post but we had a porch removed and there remains some adhesive and black residue on the brick that will not come off. Any tips to remove it?

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1 hour ago, Aaron said:

Hi all, 

 

May not be the right area to post but we had a porch removed and there remains some adhesive and black residue on the brick that will not come off. Any tips to remove it?

Post a photo so we can see what is what.

 

Folk will then chip in with suggestions.

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It is quite hard to touch, the black bit above the door but is stuck to the wall, it won't even peel or scrape. I also need to get the white paint off. 

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It is probably bitumen from the flashing. Getting it off would need lots of solvent and probably still leave a  stain. 

Do you plan to do anything else there that might cover it?

 

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By chance YouTube recommended this video on laser cleaning just now. I've no idea if it would work or even if available here..

 

 

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On 27/08/2023 at 15:49, saveasteading said:

It is probably bitumen from the flashing. Getting it off would need lots of solvent and probably still leave a  stain. 

Do you plan to do anything else there that might cover it?

 

I don't have any great ideas here, but it may end up not being a canopy. My partner thinks cladding, but I can't see the vision there!

 

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4 hours ago, Aaron said:

My partner thinks cladding, but I can't see the vision there!

 

You could do external wall insulation and painted render.  I think it could look good.

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