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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES FOR SIDEWALK PAVERS...
Introduction to Sidewalk Pavers
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A paved sidewalk needs to be maintained. Commercial and public sidewalks need to be maintained on a regular day to day basis. This is due to heavy foot traffic which passes over the sidewalk every minute of the day. Cycles and animals also tend to use public sidewalks which also can cause damages. Your local council will generally take care of the maintenance of public and commercial sidewalks. But on residential sidewalks you the home owner are the carer. |
There are many types of pavers that can be used on sidewalk applications. They include:
- Natural Stone Pavers
- Brick and Clay Pavers
- Concrete Pavers
- Engraved Pavers
- Rubber Pavers
Each one of these pavers requires their own individual maintenance. Some may require maintenance on a day to day basis and some may not require regular maintenance. |
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Sidewalks General Maintenance
Both commercial and residential sidewalks generally require basic maintenance. This process involves:
Step 1: Give the sidewalk a brush over, using a broom. This will remove all dirt, leaves, and unwanted rubbish from the area.
Step 2: Using a hose you can wash over the sidewalk to remove all excess dirt and rubbish that the broom has left behind.
Step 3: To ensure that all dirt, rubbish and unnecessary pest are removed thoroughly you can repeat step 1 several times.
Step 4: To remove unwanted stains seek a professional’s advice as to what the right product is for you sidewalk. |
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SIDEWALK PAVERS MAINTENANCE FOR DIFFERENT MATERIALS
Different pavers need different types of maintenance. Here is a list of the basic maintenance some types of pavers that are used on sidewalks require.
Concrete Pavers
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Concrete pavers are low in maintenance. They can be sealed to be further protected by various types of staining from oils, paint, and other unwanted spills.
The only main concern with maintaining concrete pavers is efflorescence which is easily managed by many cleaning agents. |
Natural Stone Pavers
Natural stone pavers are also low in maintenance. They can also be sealed using a protection coated sealer which allows the stone to breathe. Natural stones need to breathe the fresh air. That’s how they keep their natural beauty. There are many specific types of cleaners available which will help you maintain natural stone pavers.
Brick Pavers
Brick pavers are the easiest to be maintained. All they require is some warm soapy water and a bit of a scrub using a scrubbing brush to remove all dirt, stains, and rubbish.
Rubber Pavers
Dirt and derbis commonly gets in between they joints of rubber pavers. To maintain rubber pavers they need to be watered down using a high pressured water hose. This needs to be done frequently. This will ensure their beauty and strength lasts a long period of time.
Seek your local manufactures advice on the best cleaning agents that will suit your pavers.
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