Taking Care Of Your Block Paving
If you have recently invested in a new block paving driveway or you are thinking of renovating your current driveway, you may be interested in finding out how you can go about cleaning and maintaining it.
In this article, we will talk about the best ways to look after your block paving at home, whether this be for a driveway, walkway or patio. So, if you’re looking for some advice on how to take care of your block paving, let our team help.
Looking After Block Paving
Block paving is a durable driveway option that can last a long time when well looked after. No matter if you have just had a new driveway installed or are looking for tips on how to maintain your current driveway, we’re here to help.
Here we look at the main elements you will need to address to ensure your block paving driveways looks as good as new again:
Stains
Over time, however, the effects of algae, oil stains or moss can cause your block paving to look untidy. When this happens, you need to know the best ways to restore your driveway and ensure it looks as good as it once did when it was new.
Block paving can be easily cleaned and fresh coats of sealant can be applied to the surface to prevent further staining of the brickwork. This alone can help your driveway to look new again. Simply cleaning the block paving on a regular basis will help to keep dirt at bay and any stains could be washed off, if further treatment is required then we will be able to help with this. Please contact our team for more information.
Gaps
If your block paving is old, the sand between the bricks may have worn away. Pressure washers are one of the common causes of this, however, the natural elements will gradually cause the sand to break down also. When gaps appear in between the lines, it’s easy to fix this problem.
reinstating sand in between the joins doesn’t take much time and is relatively easy. All you need is some kiln dried sand and a soft bristle brush to sweep the sand between the gaps. It’s worth doing some research to find the best block paving driveway products available to suit your needs.
Remove Any Weeds
Any weeds that are growing between the gaps will need to be removed. You will need to prise these out using your hands or with a sharp edged tool, but be careful not to scratch the bricks as this can detract from the overall appearance you are trying to achieve. Keeping on top of any weeds or moss growth will make the removal process a lot easier and quicker.
Treatment For Your Block Paving
Once the weeds have been removed, a fungicidal wash should be used to help prevent the weeds from growing back. A range of slip resistant products can also be purchased to help protect your surface from the outdoor elements. This type of treatment will also help ensure your bricks don’t become slippery when they are wet. A driveway sealant is a solid option if you want to ensure your driveway looks fresher for longer. A decent sealant will make the bricks much easier to clean in the event of oil leaks.
Make Time To Maintain
If your driveway hasn’t had any cleaning or maintenance for a long time then it might be in quite a state. To make life easier you should consider treating it every 2 years or so to ensure it looks good and last for much longer. Maintaining your driveway is an important process to make time for, so be sure to give your driveway some time to clean and maintain it. This could then help to ensure that your driveway lasts longer too.
For Block Paving Driveways & Maintenance, Choose Central Group
If you are still unsure about the best methods for treating block paving, please take the time to contact Central Group for a free quote and we can discuss your options with you.
Find out more about the different block paving options available by getting in touch today. Our team have years of experience in installing block paving driveways throughout Chesterfield, so no matter your needs or the type of driveway you’re looking to have installed we’re more than confident in saying that we can cater to your needs. From tarmac driveways to resin bound driveways, landscaping to block paving, we’re here to help in any way we can. Simply give us a call for more information on the driveway services we have to offer.
