Keeping Paving and Clay Brickwork in Good Condition

You spent a lot of money on your paving and your intricate clay brickwork, so taking care of it properly should be a top priority. Whether your paving, or your clay brickwork, is being affected by soot or even rust, here are a few tips for cleaning it and keeping it in tip top condition for longer...

You would be surprised to discover just how vulnerable your paving is to dirt and damage. It is therefore important to maintain it on a regular basis in order to keep it looking its best. One of the first things that happen to paving and clay bricks is the growth of moss. Not to worry though as these growths can be killed and removed quite easily if you make use of a solution comprised of copper sulphate (1kg to 10 litres of water) or, alternatively, a proprietary weed killer. Just remember that vegetable growth is generally indicative of damp brickwork and will usually reappear if this basic cause is not cured. For a milder case of moss growth, boiling water or steam can be used to remove the growths.

If you have a little bit of an accident when painting your home and a little bit of the paint gets on your paving or your clay brickwork, don’t freak out. All you have to do in order to get the paint removed is to apply a small amount of commercial paint remover or a solution of trisodium phosphate (1 part to 5 parts water by mass). The paint remover can be purchased at any hardware store and is usually extremely effective. Simply allow the paint to soften after application, and remove with a suitable scraper (not metal). Wash the bricks with soapy water and finally rinse with clean water. Once you have done this, your walkway paver bricks and clay brickwork will look as good as new again!