Salt damage can cause the face or surface of bricks to crumble.
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Things to avoid DO NOT – Paint previously unpainted surfaces – Use bright or modern colour schemes that detract from the character of the heritage place – Become exposed to lead based paints. Be aware that pre-1970s paint is likely to contain lead which is harmful to health. Seek professional guidance in stripping methods that minimise dust and fumes – Use sandblasting and other abrasive methods of cleaning and stripping – Use hard cement to repair lime mortar or render. Hard cement will not solve underlying problems (and could make them worse) and will harm the appearance of a masonry wall Tip for owners Some heritage places have specific ‘External Paint Controls’ which require a planning permit to change the colour of externally painted walls. Seek advice from City of Casey’s Heritage Planner to check whether this site-specific paint control applies to your property.
Heritage Victoria, 2008, available at heritage.vic.gov.au/resource-library
Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage, Technical Note: Minor Repairs – Timber, ND, available at qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_ file/0022/67054/tn-minor-repairs-timber.pdf David Young and Heritage Council of Victoria, Lime Mortars for the repair of Masonry, 2020, available at heritage.vic.gov.au/resource-library David Young and Heritage Council of Victoria, Repointing with Lime Mortars, 2020, available at heritage.vic.gov.au/resource-library
Heritage Council of Victoria, Cleaning Masonry, 2001, available at heritage.vic.gov.au/resource-library
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