Ivy Removal.

we have had a constant battle with the ivy which has been growing out of control on the side of our house for years. we have almost managed to kill it off and have removed most of it but how do I get rid of the little grippers that it sends out to cling on to the wall?

 

Hi Allan, The only thing I can suggest is to try jet spraying the wall. Other than that you'll probably have to wait for time to take it's course.

 

I tried pressure washing it off at the beginning of the year. it removed some but also was damaging the very old filler in between the slates so I stopped. if I wait till next year prahaps It would come off with a lower pressure?

 

or maybe there is no filler and whatever was coming out of the gaps is dirt that has been accumulating and not been washed out by rain / wind etc? does anyone know anything about these types of slate walls?

 

I used a small blowtorch on mine.

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Sorry, I don't know what else to suggest. Zigs has a great deal of knowledge about restoring old buildings perhaps he might be able to help.

 

thanks for that shiney.

 

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Almost certainly a drystone wall, built without mortar.

Best way forward might be a Stanley Scraper and a wire brush. They will rot away eventually but it'll take a good few years.

 

brilliant. I think ill leave them for now and give it a good going over with a wire brush next spring. then a good pressure wash.