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Brick and natural stone hardscaping are a great way to add value and beauty to your home. Regular maintenance will ensure the life of your masonry and water garden in Roswell. With autumn fast approaching, checking out these helpful tips to winterize your outdoor investments. General Cleaning Break out the power washer and hose down your pavers, masonry, and hardscaping. This will prevent mold and mildew from festering as the temperatures drop. For existing mold, apply a 1-to-10 mixture of bleach and water to the surface before power washing. Late summer and early autumn are when most weeds pollinate. Apply weed killer generously to ensure they won’t be popping up next year. Preventative Maintenance Sweep in-between pavers to remove dead leaves and debris. Winter frost and snow can cause bricks to shift as they thaw. Fill the cracks between bricks and stone tiles with sand. For pavers that are loose or not level, add sand underneath to compensate. Sand allows rainwater and melted snow to drain properly without disturbing your hardscaping. Winter Supplies Stock up on deicer or rock salt that is specially formulated for pavers and hardscaping. Regular rock salt can damage custom brickwork. Invest in a good plastic shovel for heavy snow days. Plastic won’t scratch or damage your pavers and tiles like traditional steel snow shovels. Only shovel as needed, though. Packed snow on backyard hardscaping can effectively seal pavers until warmer temperatures set in. Professional Sealing For extra protection, ask your hardscaping experts about sealing your pavers. Commercial grade sealers serve many purposes. They protect your hardscaping from mold, mildew, and color fade from constant UV exposure. Sealers are specific to different types of masonry, however, and should be applied by a trained professional for safety reasons. Protect your hardscaping and water garden in Roswell and keep them beautiful for years to come.
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