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Vandalism or art? The cost and impact of graffiti removal in the UK
Graffiti isn’t what it used to be. In the early days of the activity in modern culture, this kind of expression tended towards anti-establishment messaging, anarchism and the anonymous expression of social issues. In time, this grew into distinct behaviours and...
The show must go on: Facade restoration during COVID-19
As we all work together to weather the storm of COVID-19, the Government has made it clear that some businesses are too critical to shut down or limit in function. See Brilliance, being closely tied to the building services and maintenance sector, is allowed to...
Safety precautions when conducting restorative cleaning at height
No one job is the same, but they all begin with risk assessments and a diligent approach to safety during work. With our teams having worked on buildings of over one hundred metres tall, we’re familiar with how to get the job done safely, to say the least! Here’s more...
Glass curtain façades, glass architecture and the importance of restoration
We may take it for granted, but architecture is one of the most important and influential ways in which we express our culture. Buildings across the world tell stories of the period in which they were constructed, expressing values and culture in both a visceral and...
The importance of safe and gentle building restoration
From old to new, large to small, the need stays the same. Buildings of all shapes and sizes need regular care and attention to preserve their safety, aesthetic and longevity. The UK is fortunate to contain a stunning and diverse range of historical homes. Listed and...
The importance of professional facade and cladding restoration
The UK’s towns and cities have been built around stunning buildings both old and new. We’re rightfully proud of our architecture, be it from the incredible Walkie Talkie building in London through to Dover castle and Winchester Cathedral. As much as we adore and...
What is glass façade and cladding restoration? How does it work?
Proactive maintenance matters, from simple windows to entirely glass facades and architecture. Glass façade restoration services are a practical investment, with projects from teams like ours here at See brilliance conferring significant savings in maintenance – and...
What is DOFF Steam Cleaning and how does it work?
There’s more than one way to produce a great, clean finish that’s gentle to a building’s façade and the environment around it. See Brilliance has a number of tricks up its sleeve, and one of the most commonly used by our teams is DOFF Steam Cleaning. This method of...
Graffiti Vandalism – Time for Removal
What makes art… art? At its best, graffiti sends cultural shockwaves through society. It can achieve international fame by artistically depicting – or mocking – political issues. At its worst it’s just blobs of paint on the concrete walls of a beautiful city street....
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