Cleaning Pebble Dashing

ifti

Hi,

i would like to clean the pebble dashing at the front of our house but not sure how to go about it.

anyone know any ideas

thanks in advance

wallbash

Livid in two houses with pebble dash , but never thought of cleaning .

Stiff brush ..... stones fall off

Pressure washer stones fall off

Is your pebble dash just the standard , small stones on a mortar base
Has it been painted in the past
What are you trying to remove??

ifti

its standard will try posint a pic soon, its not been painted and its black in some area's

Mankysteve

Strip the horrible stuff off.

roswell

SDS drill with chisel attachment, no matter what you do stones are going to come off so may as well take it off and get it re rendered.

wallbash

Bit drastic, its dirty and you want it removed .

You ( and me ) might not like the stuff , but there must be an alternative
to wholesale destruction.

Seal and paint it ???

ifti

thinking of painting it cause its cheaper

rendering will cost too much.

vansboy

Think I'd try http://www.screwfix.com/prods/12627/Cleaning/Chemicals-and-Detergents/Path-Patio-Cleaner-5Ltr
& use a stiff broom, or pressure washer (gently).

VB