Pavers are a great choice for enhancing outdoor surfaces like patios, namely for the fact that they are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and premium versions are known to last a lifetime. As a landscape contractor, in addition to providing guidance when it comes to shape and size, you’ll be in a position to help with giving direction with regard to maintenance and care of patio pavers as well. Here are three ways you can extend the look and life of your customer’s patio pavers with sealers and cleaners in the State College, PA, Area.
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Remind Your Customer of the Importance of Maintenance
One of the reasons pavers are often considered superior to other material choices for walkways, patios, and driveways is their minimal maintenance requirements. Occasional cleaning like sweeping dirt, branches, and leaves will be necessary, but for the most part your customers can trust that their pavers will not deteriorate over time, although they should try to keep their paver surfaces free of lingering liquids and oil whenever possible.
Let Them Know About the Option of Sealing
Sealing pavers, while not always necessary, is an additional service you can offer to seal in the off-the-factory-floor look of hardscape surfaces, and help foster further durability and strength by supporting the jointing sand. Sealers can also be considered to serve a dual purpose of also helping keep pavers cleaner. Pavers have natural pores that sealers can then help fill up to keep less dirt from finding its way into the surface.
Getting sealing done correctly requires the professional expertise of a good contractor, of course, as any number of issues can arise. There are cases where cleaning and re-sanding a surface is necessary, and having the proper materials and equipment is essential to sealing or re-sealing the pavers.
There are so many benefits stemming from having pavers sealed. We’ve mentioned keeping oil and dirt from seeping in. But there are also weeds, moss, and mold to contend with, and sealed pavers can help prevent their incursion between pavers.
Since sealing needs to recur every three to four years, the benefit of this service multiplies as it can give you a reason to stay connected to a customer. By applying sealer about three months after the initial landscape project is complete, you can see the effects of your hard work, after the plantings have started to mature, and consider offering additional services if needed.
Don’t Forget About Cleaners
Many products work well when it comes to cleaning, but some may not be safe for certain types of pavers. To ensure you choose the right product for your project, you’ll want to check with your landscape supplier. Some cleaners may cause discoloration if applied directly to the surface. Others may leave behind residue that could stain the pavers over time. It’s a good practice to test a small area first to make sure that the cleaner won't do more harm than good.
The commitment to the care, maintenance, and longevity of patio pavers is well worth the investment of time and attention. It’s an investment in one of the central gathering places of most any outdoor space. Your customer’s family, friends, loved ones, and neighbors will likely spend priceless time together over meals, drinks, and good conversation—thanks in no small part to having a beautiful patio.
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