What Is It
Many of our historic building’s masonry has been painted, generally with numerous coats of acrylic paint. The acrylic paint forms a plastic like coating that is impermeable to moisture. This can cause moisture to be trapped in the masonry leading to issues such as dampness, mould growth, and deterioration of the brick or stone and the masonry joints, compromising the structural integrity and aesthetics of the building.
Why It Matters
The careful removal of these layers of paint is often the first vital step in restoring and conserving your heritage buildings’ masonry. Colgan’s has vast experience in the removal of acrylic, lead and calcium-based paints from both brick and stonework and employs a range of specialty techniques, including steam, chemical poultices, and hand scraping.
Our Expertise
Colgan’s are also highly skilled in the cleaning of stonework and brickwork without damaging the surface of the masonry, removing dirt, grime and biological growth, restoring the original appearance of the masonry and mitigating further deterioration of the masonry. Ongoing regular maintenance can also assist in getting the greatest longevity and aesthetic value form your building and we can assist in preparing a practical schedule for these works.
Selected Projects
The Colgan Approach
Whether we’re project managing, or contracting for a specific skill, we take the time to explore the materials to be restored, conserved, remediated or transformed. We work collaboratively with other experts and manage the needs of multiple stakeholders.
