Custodians of Manx Buildings
We at ThermaClean take pride in our Historic Built Environment and undertake civil and commercial projects alike, always with the utmost care.
ThermaClean work with anyone responsible for a Historical Building on the Isle of Man. These include Local Authorities, Parish Councils, Church Committees, Heritage Trusts and Private Owners.
Whether it’s large hotel or commercial building, the same level of care and attention is guaranteed. In fact we can clean any exterior stone such as walls, roofs, window sills, brick properties, rendered properties, natural stone properties, porticos and porches.
Key Points:
- Developed for use on historic buildings (Approved by English Heritage)
- Cleaning of masonry, monuments, sculptures and the like
- Removal of old lime wash from historic structures
- Removal of old paint coatings from building facades and other surfaces
- Can be used both internally and externally
- Reduced mess as most debris is recovered within the Thermavac vacuum chamber
The ThermaTech system is the industry leading system of equipment for cleaning brittle and historic stonework such as churches and listed buildings. It is highly recognised all over the world for its gentle but super effective cleaning techniques.
ThermaClean are highly experienced in removing all types of stains and impurities from all types of stonework being flat or structured, restoring natural colour to the façade without any risk of damage being caused to the stones surface.
Our steam based cleaning machine reaches temperatures of up to 150 degrees and is excellent at removing dirt, grime and paint from your brick work, without causing any damage to the brick surface. Ideal for both heritage and listed buildings and new builds alike.
We carry out professional surface preparation for works of Building Restoration and Conservation. ThermaTech is ideal for delicate, historic surfaces and substrates and is being used daily on many landmark structures and projects around the world.
Façade cleaning is not only done to improve the appearance and aesthetics of stone buildings, but also because soiling can cause decay. Vehicle exhaust emissions and environmental pollution cause not only discolouration of stonework but can actually cause it to deteriorate.
Cleaning a building’s façade isn’t just about improving the way it looks, it’s about preventing or minimising permanent damage to its masonry. ThermaTech remove surface contaminates without the use of harmful chemicals.
Plaster render is a soft exterior that can be easily damaged with normal power washing techniques. ThermaClean’s expert use of ThermaTech machinery ensures that the houses look like new with no damage to the render whatsoever.
Algae, Fungi, Lichen and Mould are some of the most common types of organic matter to inhabit stonework on the Island. We can remove 100% of all organic growths, and also exterminate all biological spores – preventing further infestations.
Discolouration on stone occurs very frequently due to various reasons such as carbonation, corrosion, cracking, dirt deposition, and others. ThermaClean will successfully remove atmospheric and environmental soiling from any stone surface.
We can remove this type of vandalism in a fast and effective manner, taking the utmost care to avoid over cleaning and degradation. Our super heated water system removes lead, oil, cement-based materials, spray paint and permanent marker.
View Case Studies of Cleaning for Historical Buildings & Monuments
The jobsite is the oldest cemetery in Vancouver, dating back to 1886. The war memorial monument was constructed in 1926 and is cherished and very popular among visitors who come to see it and take pictures of it.
ThermaTech system from Restorative Techniques was chosen to remove surface soiling without disturbing the historic treatment of copperas wash at Apsley House in London.
ThermaTech systems from Restorative Techniques were used to carry out cleaning and repairs to this Grade I listed church, which was built circa 1758.
The ThermaTech equipment from Restorative Techniques was used to clean the Cenotaph, a tall stone war memorial in Whitehall, London.
Damaged and weathered medieval limestone at St Albans was in need of a thorough clean, and equipment from Restorative Techniques were chosen for the project.
ThermaTech modular range of superheated water cleaning equipment was chosen to give a thorough clean to the Westbury White Horse.
ThermaTech was chosen to restore Belmont House, a Georgian Villa in Lyme Regis, Dorset built in the 1780’s. It is one of the first Georgian seaside villas built in the country, and it is adorned with decorative artificial stone.
ThermaTech systems were used to clean the University Leisure Centre and Restaurant, Limerick, Ireland. A key factor in deciding which cleaning approach to use was that the centre is open seven days a week and has a constant stream of visitors.
State-of-the-art cleaning technology – ThermaTech – has been used to restore a treasured local war memorial to its former glory. The conservation project was completed in preparation for the 100-year anniversary of World War I in 2014.
ThermaTech was chosen for a prestigious restoration project at Kensington Palace.
