Why is Interlocking Maintenance so important?

How to Clean Interlock?

 

The first thing you should learn about maintaining your interlocking is how to properly clean it. Washing is the first stage of a three-phase procedure that also involves stain removal, adding aggregate, and applying sealant. Here is a how-to manual for the task.

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First, wash:

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Start by cleaning the pavers with some simple soap and water. Water and soap should be combined, then applied to the pavers. You may either start cleaning with the broom or the scrub brush after letting it set to help remove stains. After cleaning, rinse the pavers with the hose rather than using a power washer. If you have missed few years of interlocking maintenance, pressure washer must be used to remove weed and moss growth.

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Step 2: Clean up

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You may examine the pavers to see if there are any stains you can spot now that the dirt and smaller stains have been removed. In an ideal world, you would be able to identify the stain and choose the appropriate cleaning solution. Selecting a specialist cleaner from Techniseal or Alliance Gator is what we advise. These unique solutions are made to remove certain stains from your pavers, such as those brought on by grease, oil, tar, rubber, paint, and rust. Read our section on removing stains below or follow the instructions on the bottle.

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Sand or aggregate in the third step

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The interlocking may lose part of its sand after cleaning or wear and tear. Sand will need to be poured into the crevices and swept there to fill in the spaces. Each stone's side should have around half of it covered with sand.

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Fourth Step: Seal

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Your pavers might need to be resealed after cleaning. We discuss some of the many sealant products that are available below. Select it, then use the roller brush to apply it in long, fluid strokes to get the desired appearance. Below is further information on sealants.

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How Can Stains Be Removed From Interlock?

 

Some stains on brickwork can be very difficult to get rid of, especially if they have had time to seep in. Ideally, you should first add cat litter or another absorbent substance over a spill or stain to stop it from absorbing into the carpet.

 

Once a stain has occurred, it may be eliminated using the appropriate product. Oil and grease, rust, rubber, paint, tar, and efflorescence all have special cleansers. Pick the appropriate cleaning and apply it in accordance with the directions. If you are not sure what cleaner to use, you can always contact your local interlocking maintenance provider for an easy and quick service.

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How to Clean an Interlocking Driveway of Oil Stains?

 

A general description of the oil stain cleaning procedure will give you a decent sense of the overall stain removal process, even though the directions for each product may differ somewhat. Keep in mind that this must be done both before and after sealing. You might never be able to remove stain if you've sealed it over.

 

You'll use Grease Remover to get rid of oil stains. This item is extremely straightforward. Shake the bottle before spraying the stain, or pour the product as indicated on the bottle onto the stained area, then wait. You can just sweep the stuff off once it has dried, and the oil should do the same. Avoid using a pressure washer even though you might need to rinse to remove all of the cleaner. If stains remain, contacting your local property maintenance service provider who specialize in interlocking maintenance is always a good thing to do.

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Should Your Interlock Driveway Be Sealed?

 

Your interlock driveway should, in fact, be sealed. Your interlocking will be protected, keep its gorgeous colour, and last longer with sealant. Below, we highlight other advantages of sealing pavers.

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How Is Interlock Sealed?

 

As previously said, sealing your interlocking is the final stage in cleaning and should be done 60 to 90 days after installation. You may find directions on how to seal interlock in the cleaning section above.

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Are Pavers Sealed Before or After Sand?

 

As previously said, sealing your pavers comes after filling the seams with sand. If not, the sealant will stop the sand from setting down properly.

 

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How long before sealing pavers should you wait?

 

You should hold off on sealing your interlocking for 60 to 90 days after it is installed. In this manner, the pavers' natural effloresce may emerge and be cleaned off. Your pavers can seem milky, lighter, or discoloured permanently if you seal in this salt.

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Can pavers become damaged by roots?

 

YES! You will save a lot of money if you fix this issue before the pavers break. Incredibly simple repair that simply requires knowledge and some elbow work.

Tree roots are a significant source of income for repair businesses. Typically, a root barrier is put in place during the first installation.  The minimum depth, which is typically 24 inches, is situated directly outside the concrete bondbeam. 

Your pavers may eventually become "pushed up" by even little roots. Even three feet down, roots might appear to be on top. Tree roots generally always grow toward the wetness because the foundation, sand, and Pavers are all nonorganic materials.  Even small roots as the ones from grass and other weeds can open up capillaries where water can go through. After time water will wash away the sand under the pavers, making pavers to lose ground and shifting is imminent. By following interlocking maintenance schedule, your pavers can last for decades. You can always call your local interlocking contractor for information on proper maintenance procedures and repair work.

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Do you provide this service because my paver repairs seem a little too much for me to handle?

 

Yes. Como Maintenance Services specialize in interlocking repair and maintenance. We may arrange an in-home consultation to assess your paver service needs because we have encountered a wide range of service difficulties.

 

Not all jobs in cleaning and sealing are made equal. The first step is to perform a thorough examination of the pavers to identify a few variables that may have an impact on services needed.