Tuckpointing Caulking Restoration
JND Enterprises
Serving Chicago, Chicagoland
Northwest Indiana
Residental | Commercial | Institutional
815-573-4551
Black Encrustation
Water only cleaning using fine sprays of clean cold water (nebulous cleaning) intermittently is the best method for cleaning Black Encrustation from limestone, marble and other soft masonry
Masonry that doesn't receive rain water rundown.
The system of nebulous sprays is based on the principle of cleaning the black encrusted areas through fine nozzles on to the surface of the masonry that doesn’t receive natural cleaning from rain water rundown.
The mist spray system can be set up with nozzles at intervals along the building, concentrating on areas of greater need, such as under cornices, water tables and window sills.
The level of water is controlled by the direction of nozzles, to avoid over wetting.
Nebulous spray systems are incredibly flexible, directing the spray only where needed.
Straight or flexible hoses may be employed depending on the requirements of the surface being treated and the nozzles from the hose may be grouped or spaced according to the severity of the dirt or encrustation being removed.
Flat verticle surfaces often require less water than a carved heavily soiled detail, which may require a cluster of nozzles positioned on an articulated hose to the profile of the carving. Nebulous cleaning also allows for the use of less chemicals thus the intricate carvings and features having been cleaned less
aggressively than in a more typical restoration cleaning.
Softer masonry cleaned with the gentle nebulous method.
Before
Before
Before
After
After
After