Benefits of Cleaning And Sealing Pavers

Concrete pavers are a popular outdoor flooring surface. Concrete paving is very porous, and stains easily. Its high porosity makes it particularly prone to salt efflorescence.  Due to the use of high quality, invisible impregnating ingredients in the sealing agent, sealed pavers are protected for a long period of time. The durability of pavers is increased four-fold by protecting them. Pavers are the elements of the house that suffer maximum exposure to extreme weather, pollution, dirt, grease and load conditions, and therefore they stand a higher risk of being damaged.

Low maintenance - The biggest benefit of a coated surface is that it does not require high maintenance. Dirt and other dust do not stick to the film making it easier to wash and keep clean from accumulated dust and debris. A simple wash will ensure your pavers preserve that pristine appearance for many years to come.

Protection - Cleaning pavers followed by sealing pavers, you are essentially putting a shield that protects it from being damaged due to various external factors such as reaction with acid and fungal infestations. You dust proof your pavement by creating a film on it. It helps repel water damage, and repel stains caused by oil, grease and grime. Sealing pavers renews the surface color and provides a protective barrier from the sun and its damaging effects of the ultra-violet rays and provides protection from efflorescence. Paver sealing prevents the absorption of stains, as well as deter the growth of algae, mold, mildew and weeds, and insect activity, making ongoing maintenance of a properly sealed paver surface much easier and far more effective.

Structural integrity - An indispensible part of enhancing ones pavers is the process of re-sanding the joints which helps in its stability, reduces paver loosening and cracks while effectively reducing the effects of erosion on the pavers, preventing the exposure of the structural aggregate. A variety of sealing pavers also provides resistance against salts, acids and other corrosive material. Sealing pavers also helps in conservation of water as it protects the joint-sand from erosion.

Appearance - The paver wears a clean and glossy look, once it is sealed. Sealing paver enhances the appearance of its color. Sealers use ingredients which protect the pavers from fading due to exposure to sunlight. Further, since sealing pavers keeps them protected from formation of microorganisms, they look well maintained and clean, because of which, the appearance of not only your paver but also the entire landscape is enhanced. Sealing pavers substantially deepens the color of pavers, which gives it a crisp, elegant look which further provides aesthetic appeal to your home.

Cost benefits - Having pavers installed is an investment, as it has minimal cost of maintenance and adds durability to the structure. Sealing a paver gets you great returns. Neither does it demand frequent maintenance, nor does it damage easily. Further, sealers are flexible and versatile in their usage and the same sealer can be used for different kinds of surfaces such as cement or stone.