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Old 18-10-2005, 01:16 PM
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Default Removing Ivy "Residue"


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Is there an effective way to remove the strange patterns left on a
painted
brick wall by ivy?


Yes


Intend to clean and repaint the wall in due course.

That's it.


Use a wire brush (by hand) , but it's very hard to get rid of every
bit, especially on old stone. Some of them will show through unless you
use a textured paint.


Is there anything wrong with just using a decent pressure washer ?



Yes - It's a waste of water, especially since we're warned to expect a
droughty winter.
Further, it may damage the brick surface, or the mortar, in a less than
strong wall.

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