Waterproofing: Keep Your Commercial Property's Brick In Top Condition
Brick is a great eco-friendly construction material that protects your commercial property in the Lowell area from fire and weather. Brick is lower maintenance than siding and increases the value of your property. Unfortunately, brick is expensive to replace, and the mortar cannot always be repointed.
Freire Painting can protect your brick assets with premium waterproofing solutions. Bricks are porous and diminish due to time, weather and water. Waterproof your brick now before it starts to show cracks and loss of mortar allowing water intrusion. We are the experts in commercial brick waterproofing. We have the experience and know-how to maintain your investment.
The Steps We Take To Waterproof Your Brick
- Clean your brick surfaces
- Repair and repoint any lost mortar
- Repair cracks in the brick and tee flanges
- Extra pressure or shot blasting to remove stubborn stains and mildew
- Waterproofing applications
Brick Waterproofing FAQs
What Is the Best Way to Waterproof Brick?
First, thoroughly pressure wash the entire brick area you want to seal. Allow the brick to dry completely before sealing it.
Select the type of sealant you would like to use. Sealants come in three categories - paint, surface sealers and penetrating sealers. Paint is the least expensive. However, because it covers the brick completely in an opaque layer of paint it does not allow the natural brick to show through. Paint does not last as long as a surface sealant or penetrating sealant and will require regular maintenance like any exterior house paint.
A surface sealant is more expensive than paint but dries clear, lasts longer and requires less updating. Surface sealants do not soak into the porous brick surface. A penetrating sealant is the most expensive option. These sealants are specifically formulated to soak deep into the porous surface of your brick home. Penetrating sealants can dry clear. Penetrating sealants require less maintenance and can last up to 30 years. If you choose a penetrating sealant or surface sealant, be sure to select a brand that allows the brick to "breathe" or moisture can become trapped and cause damage to your home.
If you are in Lowell, Chelmsford, Concord, Cambridge, Watertown, Newton or the surrounding area, get an estimate today on brick waterproofing. Call Freire Painting at 978-376-1269.
Talk with us about the best waterproofing solutions for your property. Commercial brick buildings require specialized care to preserve and maintain their beauty and durability. Freire Painting has professional and experienced craftsmen ready to provide fast and affordable sealing, and waterproofing solutions.
what our customers say
We had a large kitchen and bathroom renovation over the Winter of 2022. Levi and team were brought in to paint the interior walls, ceiling and a staircase. This was our first interior renovation since buying the house in 2014. Levi was able to consult with us and give us sample paints to see what colors worked best in each room, matching it perfectly to the cabinets, tile floors, and fixtures. They went to great length to sand and prep the area filing in the gaps with caulk and other building material to give us a great finish. We couldn't be happier with the job performed. I highly recommend them.
Freire Painting has been our go-to choice for interior and exterior painting for a decade. I have recommended Levy to friends in Acton and Concord and everyone has been pleased with the quality of his work. Levy is professional, honest, dependable, meticulous and fairly priced. In 2015 Freire Painting, prepared the exterior surface of our home for paint. They are capable of making required carpentry repairs and preparing surfaces to best hold paint and preserve the paint job for years to come.
