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Introduction To Driveway Sealing
Most Pattern Imprinted Concrete paving, and more and more block or brick pavements are treated with a transparent sealant that is intended to protect the paving from stains, inhibit weed growth, and, in the case of block paving, stabilise the jointing sand. There are also sealants specifically for use on wet-cast patio paving flags, on semi-dry pressed BS Flags, on natural stone, and almost any other form of paving. There are a selection of sealants available, and their efficacy often seems proportional to their price. However, it is essential that the correct type of sealant is used for each type of paving: a sealant recommended for Pattern Imprinted Concrete is not necessarily the correct sealant to use on clay pavers or yorkstone flags. Some sealants purport to be suitable for all surfaces but, from experience, it is better to choose a sealant that has been specificcaly developed for one paving type. Sealants are increasingly specified for larger paving contracts, notably at petrol stations, where they prevent fuel from penetrating the pavement, at airports, where they prevent erosion of jointing sand by jet blast, and at ports, where they prevent the ingress of water that can cause pavement failure. They are also specified for high-use areas where cleanliness and appearance is important, such as town centres, drive-through restaurants, and railway stations, where the regular use of sweeping machines can remove the jointing sand from unsealed pavements. This growth in demand for sealants has had a twofold effect on the marketplace. While some manufacturers have undertaken intensive and original research to develop the best sealant compounds for specific applications, other, mass-market products have increased their market-share by claiming to be aone of the all-purpose products mentioned above. Sadly, some users have found out too late that the sealant they picked up as a bargain at the DIY shed has irreversibly altered the appearance of their precious paving and there's nothing they can do to rectify the situation.
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