FAQ   Why should you choose PaverCare, Inc.? a. Proven Track Record Started in 1995 Over 2,500 installations Fully insured Manufacturer certified b. Efficient Pre-job meeting Time-line schedule Final inspection c. Satisfaction-Oriented 75% of our customers are referred.   Why should you seal your driveway, patio, or walkway? Protects the surface of your pavers. Enhances the beauty of your bricks. Maintains your investment for years to come.   What is Surebond Joint Stabilizing Sealer? - Surebond is a VOC compliant penetrating sealer that provides protection against salt spray, acid rain, food and beverage stains and other oxidizers.  By binding the joint sand together it ensures the integrity of the pavement, while stopping erosion of joint sand due to heavy rain or high winds. Rain and wind are one of the main causes of paving stone failures in large paver installations.   How long does the sealer last? - On average the sealer last approximately 3-5 years. a. Driveways 3-4 years. b. Patios and walkways 4-5 years.   Can Surebond be applied immediately after installation? - YES, Surebond can be applied immediately after installing your pavers.  No waiting period of 90 days to a year as required by other sealers.   What are the differences between Surebond Joint Stabilizing Sealer and Techni-Seal Acrylic Based Sealer?   Surebond Joint Stabilizing Sealer Techni-Seal Acrylic Based Sealer Advantages Advantages Extremely fast Drying and UV Resistant Enhances Color without darkening Breathable, water based sealer Joint Stabilizing Sealer Stops tracking of sand by bonding it Inhibit efforescence Friendly with easy, quick, inexpensive application equipment Safe to use, non-hazardous Easy and economical clean-up Low-gloss finish Won't peel or discolor Can be applied immediately after installation Odor free Environmentally Safe   High Gloss Finish Won't peel or discolor Gives a wet look Deep finish Environmentally Safe Disadvantages Diasadvantages Not a deep finish Not a joint stabilizing sealer Cannt be applied immediately after installation.  60 day wait minimum Not a breathable sealer Conditions must be perfect when applying.  If not, can cause a white out effect Lingering odor after application What is the single most important factor with interlocking brick systems? - SAND by far is the most important factor to any interlocking brick system.  Without sand between the joints, your brick pavers can loose the friction between the pavers causing them to shift.  Thus sealing is your best protection.   What type of sand is swept between the joints? When we use Surebond Joint Stabilizing Sealer we use a fine-screened sand. When we use Techni-Seal Acrylic Sealer we use polymeric sand.   What is Polymeric sand? - A high-tech mix graded sand and binder, formulated to harden between paving joints to inhibit weed growth. - On average polymeric sand will last 1-1 ½ years depending on the weather conditions.     What are the procedures to cleaning and sealing your brick pavers? 2 man crew is mobilized to your home. All the vegetation along the driveway, patio, or walkway is covered up with tarps to protect them from the cleaning. Bricks are power washed with 5:1 mix of water to paver cleaner to remove existing weeds and moss from the contaminated joints.  The cleaner helps remove existing stains and dirt from the top of the brick surface. Debris from the cleaning is washed down to leave the property looking the same as when we showed up. Driveway is allowed to dry for 24 hours.  Why?  In order for the sealer to be effective the joints between the bricks must be dry. Sand is swept back between the joints and the excess is blown off the top of the bricks. The sealer is applied by spraying the top of your pavers and simultaneously drawing off the excess sealer with a squeegee to ensure all the joints are adequately flooded. The sealer needs to dry approximately 24 hours before allowing vehicle traffic to drive on it. On the surface, the sealer dries to the touch within 2 hours, but takes the joints 24 hours to set up properly. How do you repair sunken or heaved bricks? - Repair your brick pavers for the most part is a simple task.  In most cases, repairs only require pulling up the affected areas.  Followed by the following steps: a. Add gravel and re-compact b. Add your 1 inch sand base c. Re-install your bricks and sweeping sand back between the joints. d. Re-compacting the repair area to lock your bricks back in place.

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