What You Need to Know About Pressure Washing Pavers

Pavers are handy installations that are often underfoot and typically exposed to every outdoor element our environment faces. Paver installations serve as sidewalks, driveways, patios, pathways in gardens, and can even create lovely planters amid landscaping designs. Depending on usage levels, purpose, materials, and climate factors, pavers tend to need a good cleaning periodically. Rinsing them with a high-powered hose, scrubbing them with a brush, or applying a sealant might be great between deep cleanings.

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However, pressure washing is generally a good choice for deeply embedded debris. The average home or business owner may not realize that pressure washing incorrectly can result in poor results and even serious damage to the patio pavers. Let’s talk about why it’s essential to routinely clean pavers and why it might be best to hire a professional pressure washing company to handle the task.

Why Pressure Washing for Pavers is Essential

Residential or commercial pressure washing of exteriors such as windows, siding, and decking maintains an attractive appearance, and pavers are equally important to curb appeal. Furthermore, embedded dirt can scratch surfaces that impact their look and integrity. Mold, mildew, and growths between pavers such as weeds tend to spread and worsen, resulting in damage to the stones. Keeping patio pavers clean can:

• Extend the lifespan of pavers
• Prevent stains from becoming permanent
• Maintain the condition of the patio paver stones
• Help prevent the creation of deeper pores in paver surfaces that embed more debris over time.
• Boost property value and desirability by not deferring maintenance. 

Those considering pressure washing pavers themselves may want to think about these potential repercussions.

No Experience? DIY Damages to Pavers Are Real Possibilities

One of the most significant risks of pressure washing lies not in damage to the pavers themselves but rather to the operator. Losing control of the hose can allow it to flail around, shooting high-pressured streams of water out of a solid nozzle—all of which can cause injuries to the eyes, lacerations, and bruising.

The next issue resulting from improper pressure washing is using too much pressure, which can remove dirt faster and result in permanent scarring or streaking of the pavers’ surfaces. Most often, paver installations utilize cement or rock materials that are resilient but susceptible to cracks and increases in pore size on the surfaces that can allow more debris to accumulate quicker than normal.

Those made of resilient materials are typically pressure washed at levels between 1000 and 1500 psi. Still, pavers made of softer materials like slate and mortared flagstone should be washed at lower speeds or undergo a soft washing process. This prevents the mortar between the joints from cracking or washing away. If you aren’t familiar with using these machines, the various speeds and nozzles are ideal for each type of paver, then calling in a professional pressure washing service should be seriously considered.

Considering Professional Pressure Washing For Your Pavers?

With blossoming franchises globally that receive rave reviews, let the professional pressure washing team at Squeegee Squad get the grime off of your surfaces while taking the stress off your back. Find a location near you today to schedule a free consultation. While the team is onsite, they can tackle other jobs that streamline the process of exterior power washing with windows, siding, gutters, and much more!

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