Broken or Cracking Pavers
Brick pavers can be used to create a beautiful aesthetic on your driveway or pool deck. They also add to the value of your home. There is one major disadvantage to pavers. They crack or get damaged. It is easy to replace damaged pieces of brick pavers, but it can be annoying when this happens repeatedly. You need to identify the cause of your brick pavers’ cracking in order to keep them in good condition.
1. Improper Installation
It may seem easy to install brick pavers, but it is a little tricky. Before laying brick pavers, the foundation must be in good condition. Brick pavers can be broken if the foundation is not level or has flaws.
Installing brick pavers is a popular DIY project. We recommend that you leave the job of installing brick pavers to a professional contractor.
2. Lack of Maintenance
You will crack your brick pavers if you do not maintain them. Be sure to clean them regularly, and remove weeds. Brick pavers can also be damaged by weed growth. You should remove weeds immediately when you notice them growing.
3. Unsealed Pavers
Some people choose not to seal their brick pavers in order to save money when installing them. Unsealed pavers are more expensive than sealed ones. Sealers protect your pavers against mold, mildew, and weed growth. It would be beneficial to have your pavers resealed on a regular basis in order to maintain their condition.
4. Installation without Polymeric Sand
Brick pavers are known to expand and shrink as the weather changes. If polymeric sand, which is applied when the brick pavers are installed, is used it will keep them in a stable state and prevent breakage. If polymeric sand was not used during installation, erosion could result. Your brick pavers will eventually break if they erode.
You will find it much easier to fix cracking pavers now that you are aware of the main causes. Hire a professional to seal or install your brick pavers. Professionals will do a better job and ensure a longer-lasting result. We recommend Apexx Enterprise LLC if you do not know of any contractors who can install or seal your brick pavers.
This post was written by a professional at Apexx Enterprise LLC. Adam Ortega founded the company Apexx Enterprise LLC, in 2016 at only 20 years old. Mr. Ortega has become a licensed general contractor Tucson in the state of Arizona like his father and grandfather before him. Apexx Enterprise LLC is licensed, bonded, and insured and it is available for review at the Better Business Bureau. Apexx Enterprise LLC has won many achievements within the Home Advisor platform and we have multiple reviews as well. Their Mission Statement – “Our crew at Apexx Enterprise will perform the highest quality construction services for our customers. We aim to achieve our mission through total service satisfaction and by delivering our services while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and honesty.”
