How do you think can you remove something that is intended to be permanent? Whether it is for aesthetic or environmental appeal, an increasing number of people are interested in reusing construction materials. Upcycling or the process of salvaging some building materials is not new already. So, what do you think will happen if you remove a building material from a position where it is supposed to be permanent? Know that you will have to work a bit smarter with this. Below, we will run through to you some tips on how to remove a construction adhesive from a brick.

 

Removing of Glue from the Surfaces

Because of an adhesive’s extremely strong hold to a construction material, removing the brick can surely damage the surface where it is attached. This outcome happens because adhesives are most like more durable compared to the materials that it binds together.

However, a construction adhesive is different from a regular one because this type can be weakened through heating. By using heat guns or heat dryers on a maximum setting, you can soften the construction adhesive easily. With this process, you will be able to remove not only bricks, but other materials too and not damage it.

 

Removing the Leftovers

When you have successfully heated and removed the construction adhesive, there is a high chance of adhesive residues on the bricks. While you can continue with blasting the remnants off by heating, you will surely melt the absorbent brick material. As an alternative, you can use petroleum jelly or mineral spirits to soften the residues. But you should remember that this trick may take a few days before it will work fully. Also, there is a chance that the residues will not be removed entirely as well. So, if chemical agents and heat cannot do its job, then it is time for you to use force and wire.

 

Wire Scraping

If you notice that heating and petroleum jelly is not effective, then it is time for your next move. Try scraping off the glue using a wire. The best option that you will have here is to use anything from 18 to 24-gauge wire, wrap your fingers around it, and use it in scraping the bricks. Expect that this action must remove the adhesive glue that still remains. To make sure that all residues get to break free, you may need to use a coarse wire brush.

 

Contact a Demolition Team

Are you more concerned about removing all the bricks rather than the adhesive? Perhaps you will need a professional demolition team with that. Contact the team at Conway AR Demolition Contractor for services.

To know about the secret for a great demolition company, check out Tips for Commercial Demolition: Regular Equipment Maintenance is the Key.