Natural Stone, Pavers, & Concrete!
Restoration.
Waterproofing.
Installation.
If your walkway or patio is covered in stains, has moss between pavers, or has sunken pavers, we have the solution for you! We recommend to clean, re-level, apply polymeric sand, and apply a waterproof sealer to get your flatwork project looking and functioning good as new!
Installation.
Waterproofing.
Installation.
Interested in having a walkway or patio installed? We can help with design, layout, and installation, to ensure your project is best suitable for your lifestyle, and has the durability to last for decades! Learn more about our installation process!
Waterproofing.
Waterproofing.
Waterproofing.
Protect your investment! Our sealers lasts 3-5 years to help protect against stains, corrosion from de-icing salts, UV bleaching, and water saturation, causing water to "bead-off" the paver surface, giving increase durability for your patio or walkway!
Our Process For Restorations
Surface-Wash Pavers
The 1st step of our process focuses on removing stains from your paver surfaces, along with removing a minimum of 1" of debris from joints. Less debris inside joints will allow for more space and strength for polymeric sand.
Re-level Failed Pavers
Once washed, we will then re-lay either the entirety of your patio or selective sunken / failed areas, depending on your projects needs. When the origin of the patio failure is the result of a poor subbase, we recommend installing a 2" chipped stone subbase to improve future drainage.
Apply Polymeric Sand
Polymeric sand is a great joint stabilizer that is designed to help prevent future weed growth & ant infestation. Polymeric sand is an encapsulated cement and polymers mixture that allows for the perfect combination of strength and flexibility, while also allowing for filtration through joints. We always recommend using a compactor to vibrate sands deeper for a stronger bond,
Apply Sealer (Recommended)
Concrete, paver, and natural stone sealers are designed to protect and enhance both the maintenance or the aesthetic of your patio or walkway. The sealers that we recommend aid in protecting all pavers from water saturation, corrosion caused by de-icing salts, UV bleaching caused by sun exposure, surface staining such as grease, oil, and bacterial stains. Whenever water falls on the sealed pavers, the drops will all "bead-up" instead of soaking into the stones and accelerating erosion.
Our Installation Process.
Functionality & Layout
Planning out a new patio or walkway can be a very difficult and stressful task for individuals given the countless number of options and ideas that have to be considered to create your dream outdoor living space. We assist in this process by helping our client's each step of the way, through finding the paver material that best suits them project and helping client's discover their individual intended needs so we can cater each installation to give you the most functionality for your desired application!
Proper Excavation
To ensuring your new installation withstands the test of time, we excavate a minimum of 6-8" below your patio. We then install 4-6" of dense-grade at the subbase, which will help maximize soil stability and the total load-carrying capacity. We then install a 2" bedding layer of chipped stone for the pavers to be laid on. We use chipped stone instead of stone dust or masonry sand due to its improved filtration and compaction. It is also required by polymeric sand manufactures to have 2" of chipped stone below your pavers to be eligible for the 20-year limited warranty they offer because unlike stone dust, water is allowed to escape.
Compaction
Compaction is important on both your subbase and when applying polymeric sand. For every 2" of material added to a subbase, you can expect 0.5" of it to compact. To ensure our projects are laid on stable footing, we abide by this principle, keeping in mind which materials are best to optimize your project. It is also manufacturer-recommended to use a plate or roller compactor when applying polymeric sand to your new patio or walkway to help remove air gaps in joints by vibrating sands deeper down for a stronger bond.
Proper Filtration
Standing water on top of pavers will stain and weaken them, leading to chips, cracks, and erosion. Once cracks develop, water will find its way inside and freeze over the colder months, causing cracks to expand and worsen. Poor filtration below will hold water against the bottom of pavers which will cause erosion and an unstable base. For a project on a relatively flat surface, we would optimize filtration by allowing for a minor pitch to your patio for proper water run-off and also would use permeable joints and chipped stone as a base to help drain standing water. For a project on a slope, we would use a non-permeable joint, to allow all water to run-off without being absorbed into the subbase which could cause the soil to shift.
Suitable Joint-Stabilizer
Polymeric sand is a great joint stabilizer that is designed to help prevent future weed growth. Polymeric sand is an encapsulated cement and polymers mixture that allows for the perfect combination of strength and flexibility. Where normal cement is very brittle and unforgiving to even the most minor of soil shifts, polymeric sand is designed to hold pavers together without cracking or separating. They are also designed in both permeable and non-permeable, meaning they can assist in filtering still-water through paver joints. When properly installed on a new patio, polymeric sand can last upwards of 20 years in weed prevention.
Waterproofing Sealer
Concrete, paver, and natural stone sealers are designed to protect and enhance both the maintenance or the aesthetic of your patio or walkway. The sealers that we recommend aid in protecting all pavers from water saturation, corrosion caused by de-icing salts, UV bleaching caused by sun exposure, surface staining such as grease, oil, and bacterial stains. Whenever water falls on the sealed pavers, the drops will all "bead-up" instead of soaking into the stones and accelerating erosion. Our sealer is water-based and does not need to be applied yearly as it has a 10-year limited warranty and is meant to give our client's projects the protection that they need!