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Exposed brick walls add warmth and texture to Michael and Erica’s home. However, restoring them came with its own set of challenges. First, a detailed survey was required to identify whether there were any underlying problems created by temporary fixes or ill-considered structural changes. Key issues the couple were looking out for included loose or missing pointing, damp patches, cracks and walls that had been painted or sealed. In some areas, the masonry had to be repaired or even replaced. On the ground floor of their home, where much of the work was carried out when the property had been a garage, residual chemicals and paint had to be cleaned off a lot of the bricks. However, the pair consulted a specialist to tackle this particular job, as they knew that using abrasive cleaning chemicals might end up doing more harm than good.