Top Tips to keep your block paving in good order

1. In the spring when the weather is going to be dry for a few days, put down a good quality weed killer such as Path-clear. Most weed killers work best when they can be applied and left for a few days without any rain. Leave the weed killer to work for a week before cleaning.

2. Pressure Clean your block paving, this may take more time than you first anticipated and is dependent upon the type of pressure washer & surface cleaner you have.

3. Leave the blocks to dry out completely, I will repeat this, the blocks must be completely dry, this includes the sides of the blocks as well as the top. This is critical to ensure that the kiln dried jointing sand will fill all the joints and lock the blocks together.

4. Purchase from your local builders merchants a good quality kiln dried sand. 1 bag should be enough to complete a 2 car drive. Using a soft broom brush the sand into the joints across the block pavers. Ensure that all joints are completely filled with the sand. Finish off by brushing away the surplus sand or use a garden blower.

5. Now that your block paving is looking good it is well worth considering applying a joint stabiliser. This will bind the sand particles together and also to the side of the block pavers. This will eliminate any further weed growth.

6. Be very, very careful when choosing a company to seal your block paving. A cheap sealant will either only last about a year or at worst blister, ruining your entire block paving. It is very difficult and costly to remove an existing sealant that has blistered. The world leaders in sealants for block paving are Resiblock, you can visit their WEB site at www. resiblock.com

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PICSEAL is a clear, UV light stable solution designed to penetrate the surface of block paving and other concrete products.

PURPOSE
PICSEAL has been designed to seal the surface of the paving to improve the aesthetic appearance of blocks, paving slabs and other concrete products, and provide a barrier to contaminants thereby facilitating easy maintenance. This sealed surface will increase abrasion resistance and also protect the jointing sand from erosion and weed infestation.

SPECIAL PROPERTIES
Reduces sand loss from joints
Reduces efflorescence
Ultra-violet light and weather resistant
Inhibits the growth of moss and weeds
Enhances the colour of the paving
Facilitates the easy removal of oil and other contamination
Will not blister or peel

7. In the autumn check your block paving for any joints that may need re sanding and if weeds are present apply a second application of weed killer.

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