The Quality, Characteristics, and Benefits of Polymeric Sand
Paver patios and walkways are beautiful aspects of outdoor landscaping. But, like all fine landscaping elements, they require varying levels of maintenance. The extent and degree of maintenance your paver walkway or patio requires can be largely dependent on your choice of joint sand that is used for your interlocking pavers.
So, why is Polymeric Sand the Best Choice for your Patio or Walkway?
By learning about polymeric sand, you’ll likely find yourself in agreement with a lot of professional landscapers and contractors that polymeric sand is indeed the wisest choice. So before placing just any sand between your pavers, give serious consideration to polymeric sand.
It’s all about the Binding
Polymeric sand starts out like builder’s or mortar sand that is used for any construction; its primary component is silica sand or quartz. Polymers, which are added to it, are the key ingredients that distinguish it from other joint sand.
Different brands incorporate either chemical or organic components that bind the sand particles together. It is this act of binding that produces polymeric sand’s high-performance quality.
Regular sand washes away as the result of all sorts of irritations and conditions. From water runoff and the heavy spray of a hose to pounding rain – regular sand is not known for remaining in place.
Polymeric sand, on the other hand, doesn’t need to be replaced because it got washed away after a major rainstorm or heavy spraying while being cleaned. This is due to its binding quality and properties as described above.
No one wants weeds growing in between pavers. That is probably the most common source of dissatisfaction with those who installed a paver walkway or patio. This can be prevented if you use polymeric sand. Seeds can blow in and root in other types of joint sand. But this is not the case with polymeric sand which blocks out water and seeds that prompt weeds to take root.
Closely tied with weeds as the number one nuisance to a paver patio or walkway are ants. Ants displace joint sand as they form their nests and dig their tunnels. Even if they don’t cause extreme damage to your patio or walkway, ants are a bother every homeowner would rather be without. Polymeric sand helps eliminate the ant problems and additional problems they cause to your paver patio or walk. Thanks once again to polymeric sand’s binding properties.
For More Information on Polymeric Sand
If you want to make the most out of your brick pavers, maintenance is required. Give JJW Brick a call today to learn more about brick paver maintenance and repair services at 1-800-BRICK-PAVERS. We hope to work with you soon!
