August 25, 20233 yr 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?
August 25, 20233 yr 31 minutes ago, Aaron said: will not come off What have you tried? Can you describe it? Is it sticky / flexible / thick or thin?
August 25, 20233 yr 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.
August 27, 20233 yr Author 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.
August 27, 20233 yr 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?
August 28, 20233 yr By chance YouTube recommended this video on laser cleaning just now. I've no idea if it would work or even if available here..
August 28, 20233 yr In The Archers, Phillip Moss got his slave to clean the glue off Grey Gables' kitchen floor with gasoline. It did not end well.
September 22, 20233 yr Author 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!
September 22, 20233 yr 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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