With the snow finally starting to melt and the spring season emerging, chances are you’re thinking about spending more time in your outdoor living space. You may be looking forward to evenings and weekends spent outside in the fresh air rather than cooped up in the house.
Of course, you’ll want your backyard patio to look its best if you’re going to be hanging out there more.
The truth is, a properly installed paver patio will not require a tremendous amount of maintenance. It shouldn’t be growing weeds in the joints or reveal any cracks—both signs that something may have been installed improperly. The lack of future maintenance involved in your patio’s upkeep is one of the key perks of having it installed by a professional.
Even so, while there shouldn’t be a lot to do, some occasional maintenance will help to keep your outdoor patio looking and functioning as it should. We’ll discuss a couple of the key maintenance tasks you should consider.
The entire process should begin with cleaning. Having your pavers power washed will help them start looking fresh and new again. It’s important to note that power washing without a special attachment called a “scrubber” can leave unwanted (and unattractive) lines on your patio.
Once the pavers are washed, they should be left to dry before moving on to sealing.
Sealing pavers is a way to protect your investment in your backyard patio. This practice has a number of benefits including preventing stains, protecting the color from fading, reducing moss growth, and giving your patio a new look. Sealed pavers are also better protected from harsh weather conditions. It’s a great way to keep your pavers looking and performing their best.
One of the nice benefits to pavers is how easily they can be replaced should one somehow become chipped or damaged in some way. It’s one of the biggest benefits over a product like stamped concrete which, when cracked, has no simple fix.