A careful restoration of a Victorian courtyard, bringing its original red brickwork back into view beneath layers of pale masonry paint. Birmingham Sandblasting used a controlled, low-impact cleaning approach to refresh the walls while retaining the character of the decorative arches and period detailing.
Premier Blasting group work — exact site location not published
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What was needed
How the surface was prepared.
Assess the painted Victorian brick surfaces and identify fragile joints, edges and decorative features; protect adjoining areas; progressively remove the cream and white coatings with carefully selected media and pressure; clean the exposed brick evenly and leave the courtyard ready for any follow-on pointing or protection work.
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