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Brick Cleaning: A Proven Profitable Business for Both Contractors and Distributors |
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Brick cleaning is a good business as customers are residual. Once the sale has been made and the customer is happy with the service rendered, both the distributor and contractor can have a repeat client. Without much work, contractors can end up contract signing with a homebuilder. The good thing here is the fact that it is repeat business. For contract cleaners to become an authority on cleaning bricks, it is important to obtain proper education and training in this field. Brick cleaning contractors should be capable of speaking with their subcontractors and builders intelligently using building trade terminology. Also, before contractors face the project, they must have obtained important information as the brick name and its manufacturer, cleaning recommendations from the manufacturer, texture of the brick and the masonry completion date. Moreover, contractors should also know if the house was built with hardwood floors. It is also important to understand the correct and incorrect cleaning procedures. |
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Basics in Cleaning Bricks The decision of the engineer, architect and the cleaning contractor is important in determining what cleaning agent should be used and whether muriatic acid is allowed. The opinion of the brick manufacturer is also crucial in knowing if muriatic acid can be applied on their product. With so many alternative brick cleaning agents currently available in the market, there are several options that contractors may consider for safe cleaning purposes. Most of these products usually have very little amount of hydrochloric acid that is usually added to wetting agents to make the cleaning solution more effective and lessen the damage that can possibly occur if proper procedure is not followed. For pressure washers check out our selection of pressure washer cleaning solution that can be useful. |
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Considering the different textures and characteristics of bricks is important in brick cleaning. Bricks that have a smooth surface are easy to clean, while textured bricks can be more challenging with crevices bonded mortar splatters. Hard bricks, which are also called by some as stiff mud brick, have very low absorption rates, making them simple and easy to clean. Normally, cleaning solutions remain on the surface of the bricks, enabling it to work with the smears and tags. Aside from the correct application of cleaning solution, a scraper should be used in removing all mortar splatters and tags. Generally, cleaning solutions are only applied by technicians once the scraping is done. Nearly all chemical applications are made with a nozzle or acid injector for a number of reasons. One of these is that nozzles are good alternatives for ladders. Also, no chemicals travel through the high-pressure hose, pump or gun. Lastly, chemical ratios can be accurately adjusted and solutions can be applied at either low or high pressure. The top and bottom of the wall should be sprayed by contractors. There is no need for them to worry about streaks as long as the surface is wet all the time. Start cleaning at the bottom of the brick and work your way up, cleaning each square inch of it. Bottom bricks tend to be a lot dirtier than those on top because of mortar splatters and spills that fall downwards all through the whole construction of the wall. Remember, the scraper is the tool that you are going to use most. It will save you money on labor and chemicals. Do not leave solutions on the surface too long as this is just a waste. All energy will be dispersed once all the reactivity has been accomplished and the solution will then be “dead.” To initiate another reaction, the only way is to bring in fresh solutions and start the process again. This is fascinating as this process is what can make the job of the contractor easy and lucrative. In some cases, using hot high-pressure water alone can do the work for most new masonry walls. However, the brick can also be damaged by hot water, so having knowledge on how to use hot water in cleaning bricks is crucial. Based on the Brick Association of North Carolina’s guide, high pressure water is suited for textured and hard burned clay bricks which include buffs, grays, reds and others. But it is advisable to keep pressure low or not to exceed around 1000 psi, particularly when cleaning grays, buffs and other light-colored bricks as they are more susceptible to mineral oxidation that could be aggravated by excessively deep water penetration. You can check out some of the pressure washer surface cleaners that can be very affective for multiple surfaces. Concrete elimination from brick is difficult. Extra care should be taken when performing this kind of task. Using a brick scraper, chisel or a solution concentrate that is too strong may cause damage, therefore, it is imperative for contractors to communicate well with their clients or they may end up replacing or tearing down bricks. Soft brick cleaning requires heavy soaking of the brick with water and the usage of chemicals that have high concentrations of surfactants to let chemicals penetrate the surface. Soft bricks usually have lighter color and may be textured or smooth. Special care should be taken when scraping bricks of this kind to prevent damage from occurring. Used and antique bricks are extremely sensitive and costly. It is always best for contractors not to clean these bricks at all unless they already have enough knowledge and expertise in cleaning bricks of this type. Remember, these bricks cannot be replaced, hence, proper training is crucial. Most contractors usually have everything they need to get started on this kind of business. Offering a brick cleaning service is a good addition to a pressure cleaning business as this kind of service can lead anyone in the business ahead of their competitors. |
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