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From the moment pavers are installed, they become a long-term investment. Whether you installed them or you bought a property that came with them already there, maintaining them will make your investment last. Below, we discuss the three ways sealing can help your pavers last for years to come.
Slow Damages
Sealing your pavers helps to reduce the likelihood of damages. Rain, snow, dirt, use and the sun all speed up the deterioration of your pavers and the joint sand holding them together. As cracks begin to occur, water can seep down into the foundation layer and cause damages that are even more serious. Sealing helps to repel these environmental degraders. Because of its waterproofing qualities, sealing can prevent even trace amounts of water from seeping into tiny pores. It also can help prevent the surface of your pavers from becoming slippery during inclement weather, keeping you and your loved ones from potentially serious falls.
Enhances the Beauty
Sealing can also bring out the natural beauty of your pavers. Even if they were there before you bought your home, you would be surprised at how beautiful your pavers look after a deep cleaning and seal coating application. The color, texture, overall value will pop after a fresh application of sealant. Sealing your pavers can also reduce the likelihood of future stains that may result from dirt, algae, grease or oil. By applying a waterproof sealant and filling those tiny pores, you actually provide very little surface for these kinds of staining agents to grab onto. This also makes them easier to clean up.
Inhibits Growth & Infestation
Grass, moss, weeds and other organic growths can create damages. As they grow between the pavers, they erode the joint filler. Their roots also tunnel into the foundation below and disrupt it. During the winter, should these plants die, they leave larger holes for water to seep into and straight down into the foundation. Ants and other tunneling insects can also spell disaster for your pavers as well. Sealing your pavers will help prevent both organic growth and infestations. Not only does it deprive plants and insects of the much needed water that keeps them growing, it also reduces the UV rays that foster growth. Because sealants make organic growth harder, moss or algae is less likely to pop up. These two items can make your paver surface slick and potentially dangerous for those with mobility issues.
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