When used for a patio, brick pavers provide a dependable walking surface that looks classically beautiful. Sealing the pavers provides a clear protective barrier over the bricks that prevents environmental elements from damaging them. The guide below explores the benefits of brick sealing in more detail.

Why Seal Brick Pavers?

1. Increase Their Life Span

Regular contact with water, wind, dirt, sand, gravel, and other irritants will cause your bricks to degrade over time. Brick sealing shields the pavers from this harmful exposure, which means the surface will last longer and maintain its visual appeal. 

Snow and ice are especially harsh. First, they freeze the bricks. Then, when they start to thaw, the resulting runoff can permeate existing lines and cracks and worsen them. You could be left with a series of loose or damaged pavers.

Also, using salt to deice your walkway poses a threat to unsealed brick; salt leaves behind crystal deposits that make the blocks look old and worn out. 

As a result, there's an undeniable financial benefit to brick sealing; you won't need to pay for repairs or replacement as frequently.

2. Clean the Surface With Ease

Cleaning bricks is a painstaking job that requires getting into all the nooks and crannies with a brush and scrubbing hard with soap and water. Sealants repel stains, so you won't need to undertake cleanings as often as you would with unsealed pavers. Also, the sealant smooths out the bricks' surface, making it easier to push a broom or spray a hose over the top.

3. Prevents Weed Growth

Brick pavers are laid over dirt, meaning that there is the potential for plant growth. These plants might not always be strong enough to break through the brick, but they can spring to life in the gaps between pavers, which can create an unsightly appearance. Sealing creates an invisible barrier over your patio, preventing any weeds from getting the moisture they would need to thrive.

 

Enjoy all these benefits and more with sealed brick pavers. Jaco Waterproofing has been serving the Indianapolis, IN, and Cincinnati, OH, area since 1972. In addition to brick sealing, they offer waterproofing and basement and foundation repair services. Their technicians will help you protect your home, prevent leaks, and keep surfaces and foundations strong and reliable. To request a free estimate, call (317) 721-9379 for their Indianapolis location or (513) 738-0084 for their Cincinnati location. Visit the website to learn more about their offerings.