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Dead ivy on foundation post2google 04-06-2007
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Posted by on April 6, 2007, 5:08 pm



So, I had this major infestation of ivy which
covered big sections of a 4 foot high painted
foundation wall and in some places extended
up to the brick above. My basic strategy has
been to spray the heck out of it with roundup
last fall, then go out once a month in the winter
to cut away the dead ivy that was loose. Now,
there is still a fair amount of dead ivy with a
death grip on the wall.

Whats the best way to procede now? Should
I just continue manicuring it til the wall is
almost clear, or just go ahead and try and
clean it off by force and then repaint now?
If so, whats the best approach, a scrubbrush?

Thanks.

-P


Posted by professorpaul on April 6, 2007, 6:25 pm


I'd go for a power washer, but be careful, they can rip bricks/mortar
up, if you are not careful.


Posted by hallerb@aol.com on April 6, 2007, 6:36 pm


> I'd go for a power washer, but be careful, they can rip bricks/mortar
> up, if you are not careful.

let it rot, paint late summer or fall.

attempting removal will likely do additional damage, let mother nature
take care of it


Posted by NickySantoro on April 7, 2007, 7:04 pm


On 6 Apr 2007 14:08:16 -0700, post2google@yahoo.com wrote:

>
>So, I had this major infestation of ivy which
>covered big sections of a 4 foot high painted
>foundation wall and in some places extended
>up to the brick above. My basic strategy has
>been to spray the heck out of it with roundup
>last fall, then go out once a month in the winter
>to cut away the dead ivy that was loose. Now,
>there is still a fair amount of dead ivy with a
>death grip on the wall.
>
>Whats the best way to procede now? Should
>I just continue manicuring it til the wall is
>almost clear, or just go ahead and try and
>clean it off by force and then repaint now?
>If so, whats the best approach, a scrubbrush?
>
>Thanks.
>
>-P
Scraper, wire brush or wire wheel on drill, spot prime bare spots,
topcoat. Use safety glasses when prepping if using wire brush or
wheel. BTDTY more times than I care to remember. Seems like there is
always poison oak in with the ivy.

Posted by Me on April 8, 2007, 6:22 am


Have your mother in law over for dinner. Send her out to chew on the ivy
while everyone else enjoys a nice pot roast dinner.

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