In the warmer months, patios can suffer damage from wear and tear. This can be from weeklong rainstorms, family cookouts, or varying spring temperatures. Furthermore, brick paver patios do shift and develop gapping over time despite their extreme durability and longevity. Let’s check out the sign that you need a brick patio restoration and how to do it:
Sign To Look for
Visual Signs to Look for: Uneven and gaps between pavers brick paver patio steps that indicate the need for repair.
You may need to replace or repair your brick pavers if you’ve observed any of the following symptoms:
- Popped, Shifted, or Unglued Pavers
- Weeds Growing Between Bricks
- Cracked or Chipped Pavers
- Faded Coloring
- Significant Gaps
- Uneven Areas
In many situations, a thorough power wash will eliminate any weeds and debris between the pavers, and resealing will bring back any color that has faded. However, it might be time for a significant renovation if you have sunken areas or uneven spots where bricks have popped up, creating tripping hazards.
Remember To Reseal Old Brick Patios
Bricks should be sealed every three to five years, according to many manufacturers. Because wet-looking sealers are almost impossible to remove, frequently result in discoloration, and exacerbate subsurface erosion, we do not advise using them. Here are the steps to reseal your brink patios:
- Everything should be moved off the patio’s surface.
- Grab grass and weeds by their roots.
- Sweep the patio using a push broom with stiff bristles.
- Give the patio a power wash.
- Let the patio completely dry.
- Using a push broom, apply polymeric sand and spread it throughout the joints.
- Using a garden hose set to the shower setting, evenly wet the sand throughout the patio.
- Let it cure and solidify for 24 to 48 hours without any foot traffic.
Restore Your Fading Brick Pavers With This Simple Method
Power washing faded brick pavers is the most effective method of restoration, as was previously mentioned. A quick and secure method for getting rid of stains, dirt, grime, weed roots, insects, and other contaminants that degrade brick’s inherent qualities is power washing. Your patio needs to be resealed after power washing.
You Can Also Stain Your Bricks
Although we don’t usually advise it, you can experiment with some pigment products to change the color of your pavers. They contain chemicals and can leak into your yard when it rains. Furthermore, you can’t predict with any degree of accuracy what color you’ll end up with once they dry.
Let The Professionals Handle Your Home’s Restoration
A brick patio that has seen better days? Curb Appeal Pressure Wash can give your outdoor area the clean it deserves. We provide full patio cleaning services and also repair services for cracked patios and any other similar problems. We will have our team of experts work on your brick patio to have it looking and working as well as new. Contact Curb Appeal Pressure Wash today!
