While the first official day of winter isn’t upon us yet, the ice, snow, and cold weather are already hitting our Clinton Township homes. You may think it’s too late in the fall to have any new additions to your yard due to the weather. That simply isn’t the case.
Using brick pavers to for your new addition is a great way to boost your curb appeal during all seasons. If you choose to update the hardscape of your yard in the fall and winter months, those additions will be ready for you in the spring and summer months. Properly maintaining your brick pavers this winter is key to a smooth transition to the warmer months.
The Benefits of Choosing Brick Pavers
There are many benefits to choosing brick pavers for your new additions. Brick pavers can be used to update driveways, walkways, pool decks, patios, and more! Understanding the benefits of choosing brick pavers may help you understand why so many homeowners are choosing brick pavers for their own homes!
Brick pavers are a durable, slip-resistant material that can last for years without needing to be replaced. They are low maintenance and the repairs associated with them are often simple. In fact, in the case where a brick paver is cracked or damaged, only the damaged brick paver needs to be replaced. Other building materials require the entire structure be replaced when one area is damaged.
Another reason that homeowners choose brick pavers for their home additions is that brick pavers are customizable and can help create almost any design you desire. This beautiful and customizable building material is a great way to boost the value of your home.
Tips for Winter Maintenance
Once homeowners understand the benefits of brick pavers, they often want to do everything possible to maintain their new addition. The great news is that brick pavers are low maintenance, even in the winter months. Here are just a few tips to get help keep your brick pavers in the best condition possible this winter!
Tips for Dry Days:
- Repair or replace damaged or broken brick pavers. Uneven surfaces can be a hazard in the winter months.
- Remove leaves from the surface of your brick pavers. Leaves that are allowed to decompose on your brick pavers can stain and require extra work in the spring months to clean.
- Add sealant to help protect the surface of your brick pavers.
Tips for Snowy Days:
- Avoid using de-icing agents and use rock salt instead.
- Use a plastic shovel when possible. Metal shovels can scratch the surface of your brick pavers.
- Cover the blades of your snow plows and snow blowers with a plastic blade protector for added protection against scratches.
Whether you’re thinking about having a new addition placed in your Clinton Township yard or you already have one you’re trying to maintain, JJW Brick can help you with all your brick paver maintenance needs. Give us a call today at 1-800-BRICK-PAVERS to get started today!
