Buildings are large, strong and durable. They are built to stand tall for decades together. These decades, however, take a toll on a building and more specifically, it’s exterior. This external surface is what takes the most amount of abuse from elements like rain, extreme temperatures, pollution, vegetation growth and general dirt and grime. Over a period of time, these elements damage a building’s surface to varying degrees and mar its appearance.
That said, there are ways in which these damages can be undone and a building’s glory restored. To start with, stone cleaning services are excellent to restore the appearance of stone buildings, of which there are thousands in London. A firm offering stone cleaning in London clears damage caused to the stone surface by pollutants, dust, and moss and algae. Although strong and durable, stone can suffer damage after years of continuous exposure to these elements. In the worst case scenario, water or ice could enter any cracks in the stone and cause damage to the inner steel structure. So in addition to defacing the building, these elements can also destabilise it. With stone cleaning and surface protection, all blemishes are removed, leaks and cracks plugged, and the surface is reinforced to keep any damage at bay for the next several years.
The same can also be said for brick buildings. Brickwork can suffer frost attack, staining, efflorescence, lime run-off and different kinds of stain. Collectively, these issues spoil the building’s look and make it appear a lot older than it actually is. This is where brick cleaning services step in as they can make your brickwork look fresh as a daisy.
Environmental factors aside, certain types of building damages have human origins. Graffiti is one such example. Numerous buildings in London spend hundreds of thousands of pounds in battling the menace that is graffiti. While there’s a belief that painting over graffiti is an effective way to cover it up, it isn’t true. Not only does it fail to remove graffiti completely but also requires a lot of money. Graffiti removal, on the other hand, removes graffiti without leaving a trace and is cheaper than painting, especially in the long term.
