Spring is a favorite season for many Americans. It comes with fruits and vegetables, blossoming flowers, pleasant temperatures, more daylight, wildlife, and so forth.
Unfortunately, the rising temperatures can make your pavers weather or be corroded. That’s why preparing your pavers for spring is an essential component to having a functional, beautiful outdoor space.
Here are some spring-specific maintenance tips that will make it easy to preserve your hardscapes.
Preventing Deformations
Installed paver stones are prone to cracking, erosion, shifting, and joint failure. That said, it is better to prevent these damages from happening than to stop them after occurring. First, ensure you source your paver stones from a reputable supplier to avoid low-quality hardscapes that are susceptible to cracking.
Secondly, you should hire experienced paver stone installers who know how to avoid joint failure, shifting, and erosion. However, if you choose to do the installation yourself, ensure thorough research on the possible problems and their solutions. Thirdly, apply a sealer after every 3 – 4 years to keep your pavers looking attractive. Similarly, you should fill the space at joints with sand to prevent shifting.
If you notice dips or bulges, mark their location with chalk and arrange for a repair. Lastly, ensure the edge restraints are in place, and there are no creeps ( noticeable space between the stone joints).
Paver Cleaning In Spring
Certainly, dirt, debris, and dust will accumulate on the hardscapes. Such can stain, decolorize or degrade your pavers. So, ensure you clean all forms of dirt, including pollen grains. That way, you will prevent cracks, stains, and decolorization. If you plan to use cleaning solutions, ensure you read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Also, put your safety first by wearing personal protective equipment such as gloves and have a first aid kit with you.
Routine Maintenance
Clean your hardscapes regularly to maintain a welcoming look. You can use a broom to sweep off the dirt.
You probably expect some weeds to sprout on your pavers patio in spring, right? Could you not allow them to grow on your pavers? Instead, uproot or spray them off as they can crack or shift the paver stones.
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