Professional Brick Cleaning Services

What types of bricks are there?

We use various brick classes for certain structures designed with specific design intentions. A brick house will have different bricks compared to an underground tunnel because one requires specialised protection.

Bricks are made with varying temperatures or designed to meet a distinct aesthetic, with each brick created with different quality standards in mind. There are four classes of bricks that we use in the UK, including:

Engineering bricks

Created to withstand extreme conditions like low temperatures, excess moisture, and intense compression strength. They are also resistant to chemicals, which makes them perfect for projects building underground works, foundations, and water-related projects.

Concrete blocks

Although not traditional bricks, they are a cost-effective solution to bricks, supplying strong barriers, heat and water resistance, and thermal conductivity. They are often used for construction work or support.

Facing bricks

These are bricks we are more familiar with seeing, built on the exterior of homes, and created to be aesthetically pleasing. They are made with clay at a high temperature, making them weather-resistant, heat-resistant, and energy efficient.

Common bricks

These mismatched and odd-coloured bricks are used for projects that have no intention to meet aesthetic appeal. Common bricks are better used in shared walls or second wall layers but can be paired with facing bricks.

Do brick cleaners work with historical buildings?

Maintaining a historical property built with bricks is integral to keeping the structure standing. Although bricks will naturally deteriorate over time, the frequent cleaning and upkeep of the materials will prolong their predicted lifespan.

Historical buildings may require the replacement of broken bricks every so often, but this is avoidable with specialist brick cleaning services. Because of the age of these bricks and older materials, they need gentle and thorough methods to ensure the material is not damaged.

Many historical buildings are maintained with their original brickwork by a company working under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. This act provides special protection for these buildings, ensuring they are maintained and cleaned correctly.

We cover all areas in the Thanet District of Kent, including:

• Birchington-on-Sea
• Cliffsend
• Manston
• Margate
• Minster-in-Thanet
• Monkton
• Ramsgate
• Sarre
• Westgate-on-Sea

Can old brick be restored?

The restoration of old or historical brickwork is a complicated process that could go wrong without professional brick cleaners. This process is called repointing, which seeks to restore brickwork or replace old mortar with new joints.

When repointing historical brick, there is a risk that the mortar is incompatible with the original material, causing cracks and internal rot. If done incorrectly, this could tarnish the character of the building.

The best course of action for brick restoration processes is to seek the assistance of expert brick cleaners and work closely with architectural salvage companies. Combining these two specialist sources will ensure the restoration of your historical brick wall.

Speak with a member of our team today

Either call us at 0208 066 0360 or email us at enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk today to find out more about our cleaning solutions for customers in Broadstairs.