Once installed, brick patio pavers can add exceptional beauty and functionality to your home and its overall landscape. But over time, these pavers can start to show their age in a variety of ways, including letting weeds pop through, having uneven surface spots, empty joints or even loose or cracked pavers. Over time brick pavers can also become very dirty if not cleaned regularly. Power washers, on the other hand, can leave streaks and lines. If you’ve replaced any of the pavers over time, there might be some that don’t match in color. But there are many options available as a homeowner to bring new life to your patio pavers.
Handling Repairs
There are many reasons why brick patio pavers can start to fail, and it’s usually best to contact a professional paver company to handle the repairs. The first thing that should be done is identify any loose or broken pavers, as these can be dangerous to people walking on them, or items being placed on them. Usually this means your paver patio needs to be re-bedded, but first the cause of the problem must be identified. Simply packing more mortar into the joint and hoping it fixes the issue usually doesn’t work unless you get to the root issue. Often the wrong type of base material was used initially, or the foundation was inefficient, or the edges of the patio were improperly restrained. Sometimes just old age can take its toll on a brick patio.
What To Expect
When you hire a professional patio company, they will first assess/diagnose what the main issues may be. There’s a chance that the entire patio will need to be re-bedded before any pavers are put back in place. Once the bedding layer is fixed, pavers are repositioned with any damaged pavers being replaced. Next, the entire working area will be professionally cleaned.
Proper Paver Maintenance
Once your patio pavers are fixed, simple maintenance can add years to your patio. As mentioned earlier, don’t use a power washer, instead use a regular garden hose with a spray attachment to remove the majority of dirt and grime. It’s important to regularly sweep your patio, preferably before any rain since dirt and leaves can leave stains when they are exposed to moisture. Just remember to always be vigilant in maintaining your brick patio paver investment.
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