Paving Sealer and the Eternal Walk.

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A picture perfect home is something we all crave for. There are lots of things like courtyard entrances, front porches and landscaped gardens that give a home its wow factor. A beautiful paver adds an astounding element to al-fresco areas with very negligible maintenance costs that last for generations. Deciding on the right paver is very important as it has to complement the surrounding areas as well as its requirement. For e.g. paver used near the pool area will be very different from a high traffic driveway. Pool areas must be anti-slip whereas a driveway has to withstand oil attacks!

With a history of 5000 years, the oldest paver was found in Giza, Egypt. From that, it is obvious one can surely know see the reason for their popularity. Among the variety of materials available, bricks, concrete, natural stones etc pavers were the most common. Some of these pavers had an interlocking function as well!

With features like low repair costs, eye-catching looks, climatic resistance and an elongated life, pavers are commonly used in both residential as well as commercial places. Contracts are also in place for maintenance of commercial pavers.

Installation and maintenance play very important roles in order to maintain a comprehensive life for your pavers. One should plan and properly layout the area wherein pavers are to be laid. Removing the soil about one foot from the planned area and then compressing the ground is you’re the next step. Then proceed to add several inches of base material like gravel or limestone etc to meet the required thickness specified for your base. Last, but not the least, edging of the pavers is essential to give the distinct look.

There are two types of paving sealer, solvent and water based. Water based paving sealers have the advantage of being environmentally friendly compared to a solvent. These sealers help in enhancing the appearances of the laid pavers as well as give protection. They also help in controlling the growth of wild plants, mosses and algae. Moreover, with the application of a paving sealer, a defensive outer layer appears on the surface which helps in reducing infectivity. Suiting all types of pavers like stones or concrete, paving sealers make it easy for anyone to clean and make it stain free.

In order to apply solvent sealers, few points are to be kept in mind. First, sealing pavers should only be attempted when the surface is dry and should be applied only after 24 hours of installation. One should apply them with the brush and leave the paver to dry for a longer duration. If you think, second coat is required; the time gap between the first and the second should be more than 24 hours. Generally recommended, depending upon their state, sealing pavers should be attempted every two to three years. So, if you think that you own that perfect place with amazing beauty, remember that such beauty requires protection! To maintain that beauty, one does not have to look further than a paving sealer to offer peace of mind!