Paver Sanding in Doylestown, PA
Pavers are a common material for today’s homes. Pavers provide an attractive hardscape surface for outdoor areas and require little maintenance to keep them looking good over the years. However, basic maintenance can help to keep your pavers in good repair, providing good service. In time, your pavers may require resanding to replace the joint compound that is lost from wind, rain and wear and tear. At JD Powerwashing, we offer paver sanding to help preserve the paver surfaces of your Doylestown, PA home.
You may have chosen the pavers for your home’s outdoor areas. Or maybe the pavers you currently have came with the house when you bought it and may have been there for many years. In either case, regular maintenance can help to keep them looking attractive and functioning well. A good sweeping every week will remove dirt and debris from the surface. Hosing down the pavers will help to keep them looking bright and attractive.
Eliminating weeds from between the pavers keeps them looking good and maintains paver stability. You can remove stains and mold growth from the surface with a recommended cleaner or simple liquid dish soap and water. When the joint compound begins to deteriorate, you should resand the margins to maintain good stability of the paver system of your Doylestown home.
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Why Regular Re-Sanding Protects Your Pavers
When your pavers were installed, they were placed over a layer of gravel, and then a layer of sand. They were stabilized into position, and the margins between units were filled with a jointing compound to hold them in place. The elements, drainage and wear and tear often causes this jointing compound to wear away, leaving the payers less stable underfoot and vulnerable to chipping or cracking. Proper sanding encourages good drainage of your hardscapes. Uneven pavers can also become a tripping hazard when people use their outdoor areas. Replacing the sand between the pavers every 5 to 10 years helps to keep the units even and stable. This stabilization can help to extend the life of your pavers and help keep them looking attractive. For surfaces that need cleaning before restoration, we also offer power washing in Chalfont to help remove built-up dirt, weeds, or mildew before re-sanding.
How do I apply polymeric sand?
- Yes, regular joint sand can be used between pavers as a more affordable option.
- However, it doesn’t harden like polymeric sand, so it’s more prone to washing out and weed growth.
- Regular sand requires more frequent reapplication and maintenance over time.
- For high-traffic or wet areas, polymeric sand offers better durability and stability.
- Clean the pavers and joints thoroughly, removing any debris or old sand.
- Spread the polymeric sand evenly over the paver surface, sweeping it into the joints using a broom.
- Compact the sand by tapping the pavers with a rubber mallet or using a plate compactor to ensure it settles tightly.
- Mist the surface lightly with water to activate the polymers—avoid overwatering to prevent washout.
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Our paver sanding specialists will provide a thorough assessment of your paver system’s condition. We can provide cleaning and re-positioning of the units, before we proceed to the resanding process. Our team can schedule your project around your schedule and will involve how long the process will take. Once sanding is completed, we will ensure the paver surface is properly leveled for optimum appearance.
Neglect of proper paver maintenance can lead to costly repairs. If several years have passed since your pavers were installed or been resanded, the stabilizing joint compound may have degraded badly enough to create a problem for the walking surface. Resanding can help to restore your pavers for a better appearance and function. Good maintenance can help your pavers last for many more years. Contact JD Powerwashing today for a consultation on paver sanding for your Doylestown, PA home.