Professional Retaining Wall Contractors in Bradenton, FL

The term Interlockcomes from the friction of joint sand between pavers. This interlock provides pavement superiority in a multitude of ways. The pavers distribute traffic loading over a greater surface. The pavers remain flexible and can withstand minor and major movements of the native soils. Maintenance and repairs (if required) are simplified because no mortar is used in the installation process.

No, sealing is just an option. But sealing the pavers does have some advantages. Sealing your pavers will make clean up of stains easier, help prevent vegetation growth, and will darken and brighten the color pigments in your pavers..

If the pavers were installed properly, with the recommended materials and installation methods, you have created a sterile environment to allow weeds to grow through the pavers. There will still be times when seeds can blow into the top of the joints and start growing in any organic material that has built up in the joints. If this happens, you can normally pull them out very easily or remove them with a topical weed killer spray.

Occasionally, some pavers may have a whitish residue upon them. The whitish colored residue is called efflorescence. Efflorescence is a natural by-product from the cement hydration process and can be found in any concrete or mortar product. Calcium oxide inside the paver reacts with water in the capillaries and forms calcium hydroxide. This seeps to the surface, and reacts with the carbon dioxide in the air to form calcium carbonate, a whitish residue. When moisture on the surface evaporates, the white efflorescence becomes visible. If efflorescence is present, it will wear off over the course of time with traffic and the elements.