Remove Concrete From Metal Siding

Any splatter can then be removed with a water hose making the cleanup extremely easy.

Remove concrete from metal siding.

In addition to aluminum this process can be used for galvanized metals block brick and metal building panels. For areas with a large amount of splatter using a putty knife may not be feasible. Step 3 keep the wand horizontal or angled downward. While preventing buildup while you work is the best defense you cannot always do so.

The tip should never point up this orientation allows water to get under the siding and soak the sheathing creating possible mold and rot problems. A number of sugar based commercial products are available to remove concrete. Applying a concrete dissolver is one tactic used to soften old mortar on masonry tools equipment and vehicles. Its mild acid and foaming agent also dislodge unwanted concrete deposits from glass metal most plastic painted and wood surfaces.

It may be helpful to wet the concrete which helps to soften and loosen it from the siding. Hold the tip about 2 feet from the siding and gradually reduce this distance until the concrete loosens and blows away. To treat a large amount of concrete spatter these are safer to use than the traditional solution of muriatic acid. The paste keeps the splatter from sticking and does not allow the concrete to etch the metal.

Then scrape off the concrete gently with a putty knife.