Paver repair services are important due to the climate of Shelby Township, Michigan. If you have a driveway or patio that utilizes pavers, you may notice that the surface is not as clean or as even as the day it was installed. Pavers can be one of the most durable materials to use on your driveway or patio, but like most materials, they do require maintenance so they keep their shin. If you do not maintain your pavers properly, you could start to see weeds, moss and even cracks in the pavers. Maintaining your pavers is not difficult, but it is required due to the harsh winters of Shelby Township in Michigan. Here are a few tips to keep your pavers looking beautiful. [Read more…]
Sealing Your Brick Pavers
Sealing your brick pavers is a wise decision. Much like you should weather proof your wood deck with a product like Thompson’s Water Seal, applying a sealant to your brick pavers will help prolong the life of your pavers.
Pavers are an aesthetic material. Functional, yes, however, most people agree that the primary value pavers bring to a home is their visual impact. Sealing pavers helps to add to this value. A sealer will protect them from premature fading due to strong or direct sunlight. You will be able to clean the pavers easier once they have a sealer on them. Water will bead on top of the pavers after a hard rain, just like it beads on your car after you’ve had it waxed. Mold cannot as easily take a foothold in the natural pours of the bricks, as those pours are now sealed. And most significantly, sealer will darken the pavers. When pavers are sealed, they have a wet look to them. Generally, the wet look is very appealing as it makes the rich, vibrant colors of the pavers stand out more prominently. [Read more…]
