A lot of hard work goes into building a paver patio. With this in mind, you want to take steps to ensure the pavers look new for the foreseeable future. There are ways you can help make this possible as well as recommendations you can give to Harrisburg and York, PA, property owners when they have patios built. Here are seven tips to keep the patio pavers looking their best:
Apply a Paver Sealer
While premium pavers do not require sealer to keep them intact and beautiful year after, sealer is sometimes chosen to seal in their initial color and stain protection. Once sealant is applied it needs to be reapplied every three to five years. It’s usually advisable to inquire about the choice of sealer or no sealer as the paver feature is being built.
Ensure Proper Placement
Another way to keep pavers looking new is making sure each paver is put into place in the right way. With the proper spacing and grout application, the pavers will stay put and not shift around from all the foot traffic that is sure to follow the install.
Have a Level Base
A paver patio that’s built on a level base will keep its shape for years to come. This relates to the individual pavers as well. When the base laid down is flat and uniform, the pavers will lie correctly on top of it and remain intact as the years progress.
Use a Polymeric Sand Material
When you fill in the paver gaps, use polymeric sand where appropriate. This type of material is durable and more reliable than regular sand used to fill in the gaps between pavers. Using polymeric sand will help to increase the longevity of the paver appearance and help it see less wear and tear.
Recommend Natural Weed Solutions
Weeds may grow in between the pavers from time to time. Since the homeowner may not know the best ways to rid this area of weeds, you may want to recommend natural weed killer solutions. Natural solutions may include vinegar and water applications or simply pulling the weeds by hand if there are only a few here and there. Foregoing harsh chemicals when killing weeds will help keep the pavers looking nice and provide a safe weed removal option.
Remind Customers to Sweep Regularly
Something as simple as sweeping the paver patio will help keep the pavers looking good as new. When the dirt and debris is removed from the paver patio with occasional sweeping, it will prevent the pavers from breaking down. This type of maintenance will keep the paver patio clear of leaves and branches as well as be a neat and clean visual in the yard.
Recommend Patio Rinsing with Water
In addition to sweeping the patio regularly to remove dirt and debris, you should also remind your customers to keep their new paver patio in the best possible shape by rinsing it with water. The homeowners can use their outdoor hose to rinse off the paver patio occasionally. Doing so will help to remove anything the patio sweeping doesn’t tackle and produce a clean paver patio. This task will also help to keep the pavers in good condition.
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