Removing remnants of Silicone Sealant from Brickwork

[Reginalddean]

HI

i've removed an old conservatory and have the obligatory outline of sealant remaining on the brickwork! I have used a blade and removed mist of the sealant but there is still alot of sealant that seems to have soaked into the brickwork?

Is there anything I can use i.e. white spirit to remove the remnants, can I wire brush it of our does this do more damage?

I read a post about a blow torch but it didn't say if that was any use?

Cheers

 

[JohnD]

You can use Sealant remover.

Obtainable from shops that sell sealant.

It make the stuff go sort of soft and crumbly, you will probably need a wire brush to get it off brickwork, but a sharp knife or old chisel wil take it off flat surfaces. It will take several applications to get through a thick layer.