Paint removal from brick home
The property in question is a single detached brick home built in the late 1960s.
The original brick on the house was painted over most likely some time in the 1970s.
The Problem
The problem Labas was faced with was to remove the paint that had probably been on the brick for 45 years, while at the same time preserving the original brick.
In order to achieve this, standard pressure washers would not work as they would damage the brick. An additional challenge was that the use of chemicals, a standard practice in paint and graffiti removal, was not allowed. The architect felt that the use of chemicals would leave oil marks on the masonry.
The Problem
The problem Labas was faced with was to remove the paint that had probably been on the brick for 45 years, while at the same time preserving the original brick.
In order to achieve this, standard pressure washers would not work as they would damage the brick. An additional challenge was that the use of chemicals, a standard practice in paint and graffiti removal, was not allowed. The architect felt that the use of chemicals would leave oil marks on the masonry.
The Solution
Labas Construction used the ThermaTech machine at a temperature of 150°C at an angle of 45°. This took the paint off while still preserving the original brick. Using the ThermaTech for this job cut down on labour and material costs as it was faster and cheaper than using chemicals.
The client was very impressed with the outcome, and excited to have the look of their original brick back on their house.
The Solution
Labas Construction used the ThermaTech machine at a temperature of 150°C at an angle of 45°. This took the paint off while still preserving the original brick. Using the ThermaTech for this job cut down on labour and material costs as it was faster and cheaper than using chemicals.
The client was very impressed with the outcome, and excited to have the look of their original brick back on their house.
