Paver Sanding in New Hope, PA
Do you remember how happy and impressed you were when you first had pavers installed on your driveway and walkway? Maybe you had elaborate stonework done around your New Hope home’s exterior or backyard pool. It looked incredible and immediately made an impression. However, now, it’s overrun with weeds, and the gaps just keep getting larger and larger. Whether it’s annoying insects or ant hills, or endless patches of crabgrass, creeping Charlie, or chickweed, you need the trustworthy, reliable, and affordable New Hope paver sanding and paver washing services offered by JD Powerwashing.
At JD Powerwashing, we know how much you’ve invested in your home’s exterior. We know how much time and money are needed to make brickwork and stonework shine. However, we also know that some contractors don’t properly take the time to do paver sanding, and if they do, they sometimes cut corners.
Since 2018, we’ve been known as the must-have solution for window, roof, siding, driveway, walkway, and exterior deck pressure washing in Washington Crossing. Our paver sanding services aren’t just about removing annoying weeds and insects. It’s also about providing a more level and uniform surface that looks great while adding protection against the trips and falls so common with wide gaps in stonework.
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Steps We Take to Perfect Your Paver Joints
At JD Powerwashing in New Hope, PA, our paver sanding team uses a very specific and detailed process when perfecting your paver joints. First, we clean the entire area. This means sweeping away or power washing away any leaves, twigs, insect mounds, silt, mold, mildew, and dirt.
Second, once the area is free of debris, our paver sanding team thoroughly cleans all the gaps in your driveway or walkway’s stone or brick work. Next, we apply sand across your stonework or brickwork to level the surface, ensuring that the sand penetrates every gap.
We then use an industrial compactor that vibrates the sand to ensure it settles properly on the surface and gaps. Once the sand has thoroughly filled the gaps, we then remove the remaining surface sand. At JD Powerwashing, we offer both dry and activated paver sanding. With activated paver sanding, we use polymeric sand and apply water after the surfaces are level. We then advise clients to wait a full day (24 hours) before walking on the newly sanded surface.
How long does polymeric sand take to cure?
- Polymeric sand typically starts to harden within 30 minutes to 1 hour after activation with water.
- Full curing and maximum strength usually take 24 to 72 hours, depending on temperature and humidity.
- Avoid foot or vehicle traffic during the curing period to prevent displacement.
- Check manufacturer instructions for specific curing times and conditions.
Signs Your Pavers Are Ready for a Refresh
Several signs indicate your New Hope, PA, home’s stonework, pavers, or brickwork needs paver sanding. First, insects and ant hills are among the most obvious signs that your pavers need sanding. Second, gaps are another sign that your pavers need a refreshed layer of sand. Over time, gaps are sure to form due to the changing seasons. Whether it’s the winter cold, spring thaw, or summer heat, seasonal changes and constant foot traffic widen gaps.
Weeds are another sign it’s time to have your pavers cleaned and sanded. Finally, uneven surfaces or obvious protruding stonework are another sign, and one that could lead to a tripping hazard. If your pavers are starting to show their age and need our thorough paver sanding services, contact us now.