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Removing Tar and Sealant From Brickwork After New Conservatory

Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:39 pm
by nailedit!
Advice please! Have just had conservatory replaced, and the new one has a steeper roof pitch, which has resulted in a tar-like line where the old flashing was, and a line of yellowed old sealant below it.
I've scraped off as much of both as I can, then used a wire brush, but both lines are still very obvious.
Any suggestions as to how I can remove/disguise them please?

Re: Removing Tar and Sealant From Brickwork After New Conservatory

Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 7:56 pm
by welsh brickie
try using a heat gun and a small paint scraper

Re: Removing Tar and Sealant From Brickwork After New Conservatory

Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:46 am
by nailedit!
Thanks Welsh Brickie.
That's helped a lot with the tar, and am now going to try to get last of it off with white spirit. Didn't do much for the silicone though - just smelt awful!