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Key Reasons for Removing Paint from Brick:

 

Restoring Breathability: Bricks are porous and need to release moisture. Non-breathable paint traps moisture, leading to structural damage like spalling (flaking) and decaying mortar.

 

Preventing Structural Damage: Trapped moisture combined with freeze-thaw cycles in winter causes bricks to crack or crumble.

 

Improving Aesthetics & Value: Removing old, peeling paint rejuvenates the building's exterior, bringing back the natural, timeless, and in some cases, historic character of the brick.

 

Fixing Maintenance Issues: Painted brick often requires frequent, costly repainting every few years; removing the paint allows it to return to a low-maintenance, natural state.