What is brick?
Brick is artificial stone formed by clay which is burned in a kiln. It is essentially a baked loaf of mud. The “crust” of this loaf must be carefully blasted as the brick will ultimately fail if damage is done to reach its core. Historic brick is delicate, but can be blasted with an experienced blaster. Modern brick can undergo sandblasting with the right media and a skilled operator. Sandblasted brick will need to be sealed to prevent the absorption of water. The correct sealer must be chosen to allow moisture as water vapor to escape from the brick. Kelly & Sons has great experience in working with brick and restoring buildings to their full beauty and potential.
