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Cleaning algae off brickwork

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sisi | 16:06 Tue 10th May 2005 | Home & Garden
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The lower 2/3 courses of brickwork (below the dampcourse) of the end wall of our house has green algae/fungi growing on it. I have tried several brands of fungicide/biocide to try and get rid of it but it keeps coming back.

Does anybody know of an ultimate killing solution to at least keep it at bay for more than a couple of months? Thanks, Sisi

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How about using brick acid. Briclayers use it to clean brickwork when they have finished, follow the instructions cacrefully.
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I generally use bleach for this. Dilute and apply liberally and leave it a couple of hours. A stiff brush and water will remove it quite easily.  When the brickwork has dried apply another dose of diluted bleach and leave it.  Not a permanent fix but certainly haven't needed to do it more than once/twice a year.  Depends on the amount of rain. Regards. Bob
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Following advice, I have liberally spread bleach over the affected brickwork and the green algae has now disappeared - hopefully for the rest of the year!

Thanks for the advice, Sisi

Have a look at www.lightclean.co.uk There is a catalytic coating which permanently stops algae growing. You do need to clean it off first.

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