Brick pavers are, and have been for a long time, a great way to add variety and a unique touch to your landscape. For those of you who have gone through the brick paver installation process, you know how many options there are and their unlimited number of uses. For those who don’t know too much about brick pavers, you have undoubtedly seen them as they can be used to create patios, driveways, walkways, garden beds, and more. While many people know what brick pavers are and what they can be used for, few people know how to maintain them to make them last a lifetime. It’s true brick pavers require very little maintenance, but they do require some. By implementing a preventative maintenance plan, you can avoid costly repairs down the line. Here are a few highlights of brick paver maintenance to get you up to speed before it’s too late.
1. Sealant – the Key to Brick Paver Maintenance
When it comes to effective preventative maintenance for your brick pavers, keeping them sealed is key. After their initial installation, brick pavers should be sealed after about 6 months as they will do a little bit of shifting around and settling in their first few months of use. After the initial sealant has been applied, it’s recommended you seal your brick pavers every 2 to 6 years depending on their wear and tear and exposure to the sun. If your brick pavers are very exposed and get a lot of traffic, 2 years would be a safer option. If they are in a more protected area and don’t get very much use, you may be safe waiting closer to 6 years before resealing them.
The Sealant Methods
There are two primary ways you can seal your brick pavers – roll on or spray on. The roll on method is preferred over the spray on method as it’s much easier to be precise in the application. To make the most of your brick pavers, hire a Southfield paver maintennace company that employs the roll on method of sealing.
2. Fixing Damaged or Old Brick Pavers
If you haven’t done a great job of doing preventative maintenance or have recently moved to a new home where the previous owner didn’t take care of their pavers as they should have, don’t worry. Brick pavers are relatively easy to repair because each brick paver is separate from one another. If your brick pavers have become damaged or chipped, replacing the problem pavers is your best option. If your brick paver surface has become unlevel, a brick paver maintenance professional can apply more sand underneath the pavers in order to make the surface as good as new! It’s important to take these steps sooner rather than later, as things can escalate pretty quickly.
Contact a Southfield Paver Maintenance Company
To learn more about how to care for your brick pavers and to get in touch with a Southfield paver maintenance company, contact PMS Diversified Construction today!