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Tuesday, June 4th, 2019

Patio and Sidewalk Maintenance

Patio and Paver Maintenance

Most people are familiar with the idea that stone pavers must be laid on top of a layer of sand. Ideally, this sand should be coarse and granular. When compacted, the edges will grind together, “locking” the layer of sand in place which helps to prevent erosion or movement. Concrete sand works very well, however, mason sand is sometimes used instead.

Neither of these types of sand , however, is the best fit for filling in paver joints. A loose-fill sand will wash away over time. Because of this, polymeric sand for paver joints was developed to hold its form and to keep everything in place.

Polymeric sand and the benefits

Polymeric sand is simply a granular sand material that is placed within the cracks and joints between stone pavers as a means of interlocking the units and preserving the beauty and integrity of the pavers.

A water-activated polymer is introduced to the sand. After applying the material to the paved surface, the sand is sprayed down with water which causes the polymers to harden. This then secures the sand in place. Polymeric sand is so durable that it can actually be power washed, with care.

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