Why should I seal my paving?

If it's a sensitive stone then sealing is a must but that's not the only reason to do it

If you've just spent a lot of money on a new patio you'll want it to keep looking it's best for years.

Our range of EASYSeal protectors are specially designed to keep your patio doing exactly that, helping to protect your paving investment.

If you look below I think you'll agree, the results speak for themselves!

To find out more about our EASYSeal range visit:
http://www.azpects.co.uk/sealers-and-protectors.aspx

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EASYSeal Colour Enhancer results on Sandstone

EASYSeal Slate & Limestone results on Slate

EASYSeal BCS results on a block

Applying EASYSeal in hot conditions

So our summer and the current heatwave are in full swing but you want to seal your paving?  Here are our top tips for using EASYSeal in hot weather:

Working as a pair whilst using EASYSeal SSP

In hot conditions sealers can, if you’re not careful, dry out on your paving very quickly and not get the chance to seal your paving properly.  You will need to be cautious in the type of heat we are currently experiencing.

At this time of year we would always recommend using our sealers in cooler conditions at the start or end of the day, to avoid a situation where the paving dries out too quickly. To help to mitigate this situation we would recommend having two people working at a time for speed of application and to ensure that the first coat doesn’t dry out before the second one is applied.

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Protecting your paving investment: Sealers and Protectors

Now that you have successfully laid your patio you may want to think about protecting it from every day wear and tear.

Azpects have a range of excellent sealers called EASYSeal. These water based sealers will protect against BBQ spills, wine, oil and dirt. They will not make the surface impregnable but they do offer a bit of time to enable a more efficient clean up. Sealers also offer some protection from environmental soiling such as algae and moss. Most sealers will not protect against Bird dropping stains as the acid present in the droppings can penetrate the sealed surface.

If you need to clean your patio at a later date I can suggest EASYCare Patio & Deck cleaner. It cleans away dirt and algae without the need to pressure wash.

Depending on your laying pattern you may have to cut some slabs. You may have a drain to sort out. You may come up against hidden problems which will need dealing with so unless you are 100% confident that you can handle the job I would suggest that you get a professional in.

All the information written here is purely my opinion and professional advice should be sought if you are in any doubt of what you are doing. You are fully responsible for your own actions and I accept no responsibility due to accident or damage caused.

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Written by Jeff Carter; employee Of Azpects Ltd (plus ex Landscape Gardener and Paving Centre Manager)