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Episode 63: TechTalk: Brick Maintenance

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Brick Maintenance: benefits

10/01/2022


As we know, bricks are low maintenance, but some occasional sweeping or light pressure cleaning or brushing are really good and simple ways to keep your brick wall looking just as good as it did the first day It was laid. 


In this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and Structural Engineer, Michael Koungras cover why brick maintenance is important and talk more about; 

  • The way you will be able to tell if your bricks need some attention; 
  • How you can help get rid of the efflorescence on your bricks; 
  • Other sorts of stains you may encounter, and how to treat them; 
  • When to call a professional brick cleaner; 
  • and much more...


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Mentioned in the episode:

Think Brick Technical Factsheets

Brick Cleaners in Australia 

Think Brick Technical Manuals

The National Construction Code

Australian Building Codes Board

 


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