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Copper Roof - Brick Building

I drive by this church pretty often. The next time I drive by I'm going to go in and sell the job. They put on the copper roof about 5 years ago and I guess the patina (sp?) is leaking down on to the brick. I think this is what's happening although I'm not sure. See pic. It's like that all the way around the building.

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Is that what is occurring here? And what would take that out of the brick? I need to be pointed in the right direction as to what chemical I should use. Thanks for any suggestions!
 

Mike Schoeben

New member
Try some Safe Restore for the copper drip. It's worked for me in the past, but don't go in thinking just your run of the mill housewash mix will do the trick, it won't. Test spot for sure.
 

Ken Fenner

Active member
I agree with Mike's assessment and choice of chemical. Be careful with that patina. You are likely to remove it or streak the roof with chems.
 
I'm going to give EacoChem a call in the morning and talk to them about it. I've used the Safe-Restore before for efflorescence removal before...the free gallon I won at the Michigan RT :biggrin:

If I tackle this job, I would definitely tarp off the roof. I'm sure that roof cost thousands upon thousands of dollars and I wouldn't take any chances.

If I get the job I will report the outcome! Thanks for the input.
 
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