Paver Stone Maintenance Tips and Tricks For Your Roseville Home
Proper patio maintenance is key when it comes to maintaining and increasing the value of your home and property.
Your outdoor paver stones are constantly exposed to the outdoor elements which means that you’ll have to invest some TLC into your custom stone patio. Depending on your specific installation, this could be your patio paver stones, walkway pavers, stone pool decks, and even your driveway pavers.
We believe you should get the most out of your paver stones and appreciate them more over time. Here are our recommendations for keeping up with your paver stone maintenance.
Eliminating and Preventing Weeds
We deal with plenty of weeds in our local areas of Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, Granite Bay, and El Dorado Hills. But weeds are a problem no matter where you are.
Weeds are plants that unwantedly grow amongst other plants and threaten their nourishment and survival. In addition, weeds and moss that grow between the gaps and around your paver stones can cause other problems.
Not only are they an eyesore, but they can ruin the look of your landscape, backyard, and front yard. Feel free to take a look at some of our beautiful work on these weed-free paving stone projects. Weeds make things look sloppy, disheveled, and plain old ugly. They might also threaten to shift your paver stones out of place or incite cracks. So get rid of weeds as soon as they’re evident and also make sure to properly prevent them.
If you already have a large number of weeds in an area, you’ll need to use weed killer. It’s easy to buy cheap poisons and chemicals, but to err on the safe we recommend looking into organic and natural options. Do your research and speak with experts who can recommend the best brands. Also, look for authentic reviews and examples of products being used successfully. There are also options like vinegar, salt, and dish soap that can deal with various weeds. One last thing to note, before using any of the aforementioned options, try a small amount on a hidden part of your paver stones to make sure there is no discoloration that occurs.
How to Use Polymeric Sand to Kill Weeds
Polymeric sand is a common way to prevent weeds. It won’t kill them per se, but it makes it very difficult for weeds to thrive. As a bonus effect, it also helps prevent bugs from taking up residence in and around your paver stones and home.
The most effective way to use polymeric sand is as follows:
Pull out, kill, and remove any present weeds.
Pour the sand over cracks or the entire stone area.
Sweep the extra sand off and away from your stones and work the sand into cracks, gaps, and crevices.
Fix the sand into place by tapping each stone with a rubber mallet. This helps settle the sand into nooks and crevices while adjusting it more into place.
Get rid of the excess sand with a leaf blower or sweep it away. Polymeric sand does contain colorants, so it may discolor or stain your patio over time if any excess remains.
Finally, wash your patio down with water. Make sure to only use a light mist and low pressure. Too much water and too much pressure can remove sand from the gaps and crevices and cause puddles to form afterward.
Congratulations! Your installation is now weed cleaned and protected.
Cleaning Paver Stones
Paver stones are our passion and specialty. Part of maintaining your patio and paver stones is regular cleaning. Just like washing a car, doing laundry, and taking a shower.
You may start to notice layers of dirt, bird poop, grime, and other substances build up on your paver stones and patio.
We recommend that at least once a year, hire a professional pressure washer. They will know how to effectively clean and treat your patio to remove harmful bacteria.
However, there is one method that you can do on your own. And that is to use a mild detergent with water and scrub away any stains or dirty spots. Again, we prefer organic detergent. Use a wire brush or similar to scrub your paver stones.
Lastly, look to reseal your stone patio to help protect it from the elements and dirt. This is normally done every two to three years. If you choose to do this yourself, make sure to research what type of sealant works best with the types of paver stones you have. And please follow all directions and precautions very carefully.
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Now you understand how you can truly enjoy your patio and paver stones over many years to come. You can also read more inspiring stories about how we help you build your custom dream backyards.
