Removing Tar and Sealant From Brickwork After New Conservatory

by **nailedit!** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 2:39 pm

Advice please! Have just had conservatory replaced, and the new one has a steeper roof pitch, which has resulted in a tar-like line where the old flashing was, and a line of yellowed old sealant below it.
I've scraped off as much of both as I can, then used a wire brush, but both lines are still very obvious.
Any suggestions as to how I can remove/disguise them please?

by **welsh brickie** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 6:56 pm

try using a heat gun and a small paint scraper

by **nailedit!** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:46 am

Thanks Welsh Brickie.
That's helped a lot with the tar, and am now going to try to get last of it off with white spirit. Didn't do much for the silicone though - just smelt awful!