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Metro Detroiters Inside Guide to the Ultimate Features of Polymeric Sand

April 17, 2020 by PMS Brick Pavers – We’re the Guys

Paver structures are impressive features of many Metro Detroit area landscapes. Homeowners throughout Metro Detroit have discovered all sorts of creative, functional and elegant ways to incorporate paver walkways, driveways, and patios in their outdoor living spaces.

However, as Metro Detroit homeowners will also tell you, while beautiful, paver landscaping structures need various levels of proper maintenance. The degree of maintenance a paver patio or walkway needs is often reflective of the type of joint sand that has been used for those with pavers that are interlocked.

What is the significance of the type of sand that’s used for paver walkways and patios?

If you have – or are going to have – a paver walkway or patio for your Metro Detroit home, you’ll be doing yourself a favor to learn a bit about polymeric sand. Most landscaping professionals throughout Metro Detroit agree that polymeric sand is a smart decision when it comes to choosing sand. It is not advised to just use any kind of sand in between your pavers – go with polymeric sand.

Here is why polymeric sand is recommended by Metro Detroit area landscape professionals.

It binds! Initially behaving like mortar sand – sometimes called builder’s sand – used in construction, polymeric sand has as its main component quartz or silica sand. Added to this are polymers; polymers are the primary ingredient that distinguishes this type of sand form all other joint sands.

Depending on the brand, polymeric sand will incorporate components that are either chemical or organic. These components are the binding agents of the sand; this is how polymer sand captures its quality of performance. Conversely, normal sand is prone to being washed away due to certain conditions or irritants. These include heavy spray from a hose and torrential rain to water runoff. In short, normal everyday sand done stay in place like polymeric sand does.

Polymeric sand doesn’t wash away; it won’t need replacement.  Its binding properties are that robust!

It makes your pavers weed-free. Metro Detroiters are like all homeowners with pavers throughout their outdoor living spaces – they despise weeds growing in between their beautiful pavers. If there is one dominant cause of frustration and disappointment with pavers, it’s when weeds grow in between the pavers of a walkway or patio. All of the structure’s beauty and luster is diminished.  Once again, polymeric sand is your answer to this issue.

When you use normal, everyday joint sand, seeds can take root in it.  But, when polymeric sand is used between your pavers, you are free of ever having to see a weed. Polymeric sand preempts seeds and water from taking root. This means you get to enjoy and appreciate all the beauty of your paver structures with no downside.

No more ants. Just like weeds, ants are bothersome and unsightly. Ants are known to cause joint sand to become displaced when they did their tunnels and form nests.   Once again, polymeric sand is your solution to preventing potential ant problems.

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Give JJW Brick a call today to learn more about polymeric sand or hardscape options we offer at 1-800-BRICK-PAVERS.  We hope to work with you soon!

Filed Under: Brick Paver Maintenance Tagged With: Brick Paver Patio, brick paver walkway, brick pavers, polymeric sand

The Quality, Characteristics, and Benefits of Polymeric Sand 

August 30, 2019 by PMS Brick Pavers – We’re the Guys

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!

Filed Under: Brick Paver Maintenance Tagged With: paver patio, Paver Walkway, polymeric sand

What Does Unacceptable Brick Paving Work Look Like?

August 9, 2019 by PMS Brick Pavers – We’re the Guys

If you’ve noticed a downgrade or demise in quality and craftsmanship in areas of your personal, home, or work life, you won’t be surprised to learn that it’s happening in various factions of the construction industry overall and brick paver work in particular.

To the truly dedicated professionals in every field, poor quality is very concerning. It’s an indirect refection against them.

And once again, this holds true in the brick paver business. Brick pavers are popular because of their beautiful appearance, flexibility, and durability. So, when a bad job reflects otherwise, it’s concerning to many of those in the brick paver business, in addition to the homeowners who have to deal with the bad job.

So, when contracting your next brick paver job, be aware of these 3 signs of a bad job and take steps to avoid those results happening on your brick paver structures.

Unsafe, unattractive borders

Poor paver work is quickly noticeable if there are no edge restraints. Whether it’s intentional for cost-saving reasons, remiss of lack of knowledge, or simply an oversight, the lack of edge restraints is a sure sign of low-quality work. Borders need continuous pressure; without it the borders are unsightly and dangerous because people are more apt to trip and fall.

Improper water runoff

When brick pavers are built correctly, they are slightly tilted. Even though they look and feel flat, they have a slight slope which aids in the runoff of water. If the slope is not correct, water accumulates and you’ll see puddling.

You’ll also see water accumulation in the form of puddling if sections of soil below the surface are loose. Eventually, they’ll compress, the surface will become uneven and when there’s water around – from rain or a hose as an example – puddles will form.

Lack of polymeric sand

If you ask homeowners with substandard brick paver work what bothers them the most about them, their answers will likely be weed growth.  Chances are the brick paver companies that deliver brick paver jobs resulting in weeds growing between the bricks don’t know or don’t care to know that the way to prevent weed growth between paver bricks is to make sure the surface has polymeric sand.

Filed Under: Brick Paving Tagged With: borders, polymeric sand, water runoff

Brick Paver Repair, Polymeric Sand and Paver Sealer in Rochester Hills, MI

October 26, 2015 by PMS Brick Pavers – We’re the Guys

Paver Repair Rochester Hills MI

Homeowner had a brick paver porch, paver walkway , and driveway ribbons repaired.  Pavers were power washed, polymeric sand was used and paver sealer was applied.

Home is located at

3393 Charlwood Dr. in Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Filed Under: Brick Paver Repair MI Tagged With: brick paver repair, mi, Paver Sealer, polymeric sand, Rochester Hills

Landscaping References in Shelby Twp., MI

March 25, 2014 by PMS Brick Pavers – We’re the Guys

Brick Patio Design Shelby Twp., MI

Landscaping & Brick Paver Patios Shelby Twp., MI

 

Jensen Residence – 7326 Williams Way | Shelby Twp., MI 48315

Landscape Project: Brick Paver Patio, Retaining Wall, Landscape Design, Front Yard Landscaping

Mullett Residence – 55472 Macintosh Ct. | Shelby Twp., MI 48315

Landscape Project:Brick Patio Design, Brick Paving, Retaining Wall, Brick Fire Pit [Read more…]

Filed Under: Landscaping Service Michigan Tagged With: 48315, 48316, 48317, Brick Fire Pit, brick patio design, Brick Paver Patio, brick paver repair, brick paving, Brick Pillars, Brick Step, Front Yard Landscaping, landscape design, Landscaping, mi, Paver Walkway Installation, Paver Walkway Repair, polymeric sand, retaining wall, shelby twp.

Brick Paver Step & Walkway Repair in Shelby Twp., MI

January 20, 2014 by PMS Brick Pavers – We’re the Guys

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Brick Paver Repair Service Details: JJW Brick.com was hired to do a brick paver repair for this residence in Shelby Twp., MI. Project involved removing the existing brick pavers and base materials. JJW then added new base material, re-leveled the base with proper pitch for water drainage, and reinstalled the brick pavers using the same brick pavers. Also, the brick steps were redesigned and reinstalled to create a more functional entry way into the side door. JJW Brick was able to reuse all the materials the homeowner had to save on buying new brick pavers. Polymeric sand was used to complete the installation. The end result was a brand new brick paver installation with the use of existing materials.

Location: Shelby Twp., MI 48315

Brick Pavers : Unilock Brick Pavers

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Filed Under: Brick Paver Repair MI, Landscape Design Michigan Tagged With: 48315, 48316, Brick Paver Step, brick pavers, installation, mi, patio repair, polymeric sand, reinstalled, releveled, shelby twp., Step Repair, unilock, Walkway Repair

Brick Paver Patio Repair for Home in Shelby Township, MI

February 6, 2013 by PMS Brick Pavers – We’re the Guys

Pavers Repair Shelby Twp MI

Homeowner in Shelby Township, Michigan, hired JJW Brick.com to repair their brick paver patio. Problem: Due to the lack of base material and compaction rate, the brick pavers began to settle and sink in a few areas. This caused water to pool up in low spots and eventually begin to form moss and weeds. Below are the 3 steps we took to repair this problem.

Step 1 – Pull up areas where brick pavers have settled and clean off pavers for re-installation. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Landscape Design Michigan Tagged With: Brick Paver Patio, Brick Paver Patio Repair, brick pavers, clean pavers, installation, jjw brick.com, mi, michigan, paver repair, polymeric sand, powerwash, Shelby Township

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