Brick Paver Maintenance 101
If you have invested a significant amount of time and money into your home, you probably don’t want to see your efforts go to waste. While you may think you have already done all you need to do to have a beautiful landscape, it may be beneficial to take another look at your landscape maintenance plan. Things like keeping the grass mowed and trimming the bushes are obvious, but do you have a plan in place to preserve the integrity of the less vulnerable structures around your home? When taking a look around your yard this fall, start thinking about what may need to be done before winter is here in Southeast Michigan. While it’s true brick pavers are extremely durable and make a great decorative surface, they do require some maintenance to keep them in tiptop shape. If brick paver maintenance is a new topic to you, here is what you need to know to make an informed decision about your brick pavers this fall.
Priority Number 1: Sealing Your Brick Pavers
In order to protect your brick pavers from the harsh realities of winter here in Southeast Michigan, you should make it a top priority to ensure your brick pavers are sealed. If you have newer brick pavers, you should wait about 6 months before applying the initial coat of sealer to them. If you have had brick pavers for a while and can’t remember the last time they were sealed, it may be a good idea to talk to your Warren brick paver maintenance professional about what needs to be done. Otherwise, it’s best to seal your brick pavers every 2 to 6 years depending on their sun and traffic exposure.
How Brick Paver Sealing Works
When it comes to actually sealing your brick pavers, there are a couple options: roll on application or spray on application. The roll on method is preferred to the spray on method because it is proven to get into all the nooks and crannies of the brick pavers themselves. Additionally, if you have brick pavers winding throughout a garden or anywhere near vegetation, the spray on method can result in sealant getting where you really don’t want it – on your plants. With the roll on method, the sealant is applied much more precisely to make sure you get it only where you need it.
Brick Paver Repair
If some of your brick pavers are past the point of no return, they may simply need to be replaced. Odds are many of your brick pavers are still in fine shape so you only really need to worry about brick pavers that are cracked or broken. A brick paver maintenance professional will be able to replace your damaged brick pavers easily and efficiently to have your patio back in working condition in no time.
Looking for a Warren Brick Paver Maintenance Company
To learn more about brick paver maintenance and get in touch with a Warren brick paver maintenance company, contact PMS Diversified Construction today!