The Benefits Of A Paver Patio And How To Maintain It All Year Round

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The Benefits Of A Paver Patio And How To Maintain
It All Year Round
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• Patios are a great addition to any home, and
  having some outdoor space to enjoy and upon which
  to entertain friends and family, is something
  most homes would benefit from.
• Easy on the eye and incredibly easy to maintain,
  paver patios generally take care of themselves,
  but it can be helpful to carry out the following
  low maintenance tasks to keep your patio looking
  good and functioning well, long into the future

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• Consider sealing it
• This is ideally carried out as soon as the patio
  is installed, and once done, you should try to
  have it resealed every year or two years at the
  most. Sealing your patio helps to protect the
  pavers from the elements, and stops weeds from
  sprouting up between them as an added bonus,
  sealing makes them easier and quicker to clean,
  too.
• Sweep your patio regularly
• Letting dirt and debris build up on your patio
  has the potential to cause damage and stain the
  pavers, but by sweeping it once a week (or as
  required), you can keep it cleaner and better
  protected.

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• Clean it seasonally
• Its always a good idea to give your patio a good
  clean after every season, and mid-season should
  it warrant it. Following a particularly cold
  winter, take the time to check whether ice or
  snow may have damaged your patio. Generally, a
  light power washing will eliminate anything
  making your patio look grubby and uncared for,
  and you might like to use a plant-safe detergent
  every so often, too.
• Deep cleaning your patio shouldnt be needed more
  than annually, but as soon as your patio is
  looking grubby and in need of some TLC, take an
  hour out of your schedule to get it looking as
  good as new again.

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• Have broken pavers repaired
• Broken or cracked pavers arent just unsightly to
  look at, but they can present a tripping hazard,
  too, so its important to have them
  professionally repaired by a masonry contractor
  if this happens. Additionally, if weeds have been
  allowed to grow up between the pavers, this may
  have caused them to move out of position. To
  prevent this from happening, a masonry contractor
  can use polymeric sand when installing the
  pavers, and seal them for added protection.
• Unsealed patio pavers may also become discolored
  over time, and if your patio is letting the rest
  of your home down, it might be time to replace
  them.

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• Maintain the paver joints
• If your patio was professionally installed, the
  masonry contractors would likely have used
  polymeric sand when doing so, hence filling in
  any gaps between pavers that have shifted,
  shouldnt be an issue, and your paver joints
  should last well for many years to come.
• A professionally installed paver patio can be a
  real asset to a home, provided its well
  maintained and cared for. As you now know, doing
  this isnt difficult or costly at all, and with
  regular cleaning, taking care to seal it and
  addressing any areas of concern as soon as you
  see them, your patio should give you many years
  of pleasure.

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