Quality Brick and Stone Restoration is experienced at cleaning a masonry structures. Generally, we use 100% biodegradable, proprietary, environmentally-friendly cleaning compounds. We can remove any kind of plants, algae, lichen, fungus, mildew, etc. We employ pressure washing, mechanical and chemical removal, as needed or specified by the client.
Caulking like any masonry restoration processes, caulking requires special expertise. Caulk should be extraordinarily neat. Caulk should match the color of the surrounding masonry. Quality Brick and Stone Restoration can custom mix the color of high quality caulking to match your masonry.
It is said that nothing lasts forever. Masonry structures erode, which is why cathedrals regularly undergo repair, and why the Great Sphinx in Egypt was repaired and rebuilt even by the ancients. Waterproofing extends the life of historic masonry. It is a great investment.
We use a state-of-the-art, penetrating, waterproofing sealer for brick, stone, concrete, pavers, mortar joints, stucco, limestone, sandstone, and other porous masonry. The sealer waterproofs porous brick, mortar, and concrete by internally filling the pores and capillaries below the surface. It's like pouring liquid plastic into the tiny pores.
Sealing protects porous masonry against water penetration, freeze-thaw, efflorescence, and water seepage. The sealer strengthens and hardens surfaces. Sealing helps to reduce the growth of mold, mildew, lichen, and algae. This helps to preserve and protect your investment for years to come.
Popular, water-beading, high-gloss silane/siloxane sealers only last 1-3 years. We generally recommend a 15-year pore-filling, penetrating sealer in either flat or satin.
Flat sealer will not change the appearance or friction profile of the surface. Satin sealer leaves an attractive low-luster, low-gloss finish. Satin sealer visually enhances brick walls, building facades, washed-out and dull surfaces.
Our sealing process has Ultra Low VOCs. It is environment-friendly, non-toxic, nonflammable, noncorrosive and non-hazardous. Ultra low VOCs means no noxious odors or fumes. It is not harmful to plants, grass, or aquatic life.