Brick Siding

Routine Care Task

Inspect, clean, and repair brick siding

Prevents entry of water and insects, and maintains integrity of the brick covering.

Priority

Timing: May (yearly)

NOTE: The tasks and timings shown here for your Brick Siding are based on a single-family home located in Massachusetts with a default set of home care goals and priorities.

If you setup your Home-Wizard personal home manager for a different location with different home care goals, your recommended home care program can have different tasks and timings for your {home feature}.

How To

Carefully inspect brick or masonry siding for cracks or missing mortar.

Repair with mortar or concrete caulk. Pressure wash and clean the brick as necessary.

Helpful Accessories

Electric Pressure Washer

The higher the water pressure and water flow, the higher the cleaning power

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Concrete Caulk

Waterproof concrete and masonry sealant

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Brick Cleaner

Intensively cleans stones and tiles surfaces without damaging

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Benefits

The benefits of this task are high from doing the inspection, as this can prevent costly damage from penetration
by water and insects. Pressure washing and cleaning help to maintain the appearance of your brick siding.

Appearance
Maintaining Value
Avoiding Unscheduled Repairs

Costs

The cost of this task is moderately high. The inspection can usually done fairly quickly, but depending on the size of your home, washing your brick can be time consuming. You will need a pressure washer, ladders, long-handed brushes, etc. to do the cleaning associated with this task.