Aluminum siding is a good kind of siding to have.
Cleaning aluminum siding oxidation from brick.
Hope it helps someone else because there really isn t much out there on this.
Remove this oxidation with the proper chemicals and some hard work and your brick will look as good as new.
Dec 29 2015 combining brick and siding on a home s exterior looks nice but can cause a few extra maintenance chores for the homeowner.
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It wasn t so long ago that trisodium phosphate tsp was a go to choice for tough cleaning jobs especially on exteriors.
Sometimes though stains develop that are hard to remove.
How to clean aluminum siding work in sections.
The white chalky film that sits on your brick right next to the aluminum siding is oxidation.
When fixing a loose brick or making repairs near a brick surface wet cement or mortar might spill over onto the brick.
Once it sets it can be very difficult to remove without damaging the brick.
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Here is a quick how to video for removing oxidation from brick on an old house.
Aluminum siding when exposed to air will oxidize and form a white powder like substance on the surface of the siding.
Break your work up into four foot wide sections.
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This oxidation is often transferred to the brick that surrounds the siding.
It resists damage from water and weather lasts a long time and looks great if you clean it regularly.
You may need to make several attempts to clean the brick before the cement is completely removed.