what to use to protect exterior brick work

Well… I found a review on your Thompsons sealer (that wasn’t good). But, I can’t find a review on any other sealers. I would stay with a high quality masonry sealer. I stopped using Thompsons on anything because the quality has been terrible.

-- --Steve

They say that the Great Wall in China has tung oil on it. I thinking of trying it on a section of the rock wall on my house. Guess you may have to wait a while before I can give you a report.

-- Tim - http://www.tmuli.com

The Great Wall has been standing for a while. Hope your rock wall is as well protected.

I haven’t actually seen the wall, but my Brother has. I will ask him if he knows about it and also how it looks TODAY. If he has any info on this, I will get back to you.

Thanks for your idea. It’s certainly is worth exploring.

Dalec

I am with Tim, i would have said Tungoil too. I read this on a website:
Stone or brick fireplaces can be easier to clean by applying a finish of penetrating sealer which contains tung oil. This is moisture resistant and forms a tough coating which can be washed with soap and water.
But you might wanna wait for Tim’s comments….

-- http://www.twinoaksgrowers.com

Thanks PaBull. I did a quick google search tung oil great wall provides some interesting reading for those of us with a lot of idle time.

I am interested in seeing how Tim’s application goes.

Dalec

“idle time” yup, eleven kids, a nursery with 20 empleyees, building a 5000 sq ft house, “idle time” I have a hard time spelling it.

-- http://www.twinoaksgrowers.com

I did not intend to offend you. If so, my apologies.

Dalec

oh no, Dalec, not at all, i was just thinking up loud what “idle time” would mean for me.

I hope your brick sealing project is coming along.

-- http://www.twinoaksgrowers.com

I started with Lumber Jocks nearly a year ago and subscribed to homerefurbers after that. What I appreciate from both sites is the helpfulness of the members and effort by all to keep the discussions constructive and cordial.

I am relieved that you were not offended.

Dalec

I am so sorry about how I expressed myself, I should have kept it for myself. I just got back from a 2 week vacation with my kids (9 of them, 2 stayed home), driving 12 hrs straight with the motorhome from San Diego to the redwoods just north of San Francisco. Now a week back home work and home and building the house was getting a little overwelming. I should not have unloaded here.

Actually I liked your forum toppic. And I work a lot with Tung oil in my house AND Tim showed a front door as a project with 8 or 9 coats of Tung Oil.

Keep it up please!!!

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