Tarmac Sealing Block Paving Sealing

As any paving, block paving and hard surface, tarmac can be susceptible to deterioration caused by the weather, constant exposure to UV light and water can cause cracks to appear and tarmac to dry out and surface fretting and stone loss to occur. Water ingress can then allow these cracks to open up combined with cold weather freezing this can accelerate the deterioration causing even larger cracks. This will then allow water to penetrate the sub base potentially causing larger holes and serious long term damage. Damage from ultraviolet rays will also cause colour fading.

Further damage can be caused by weeds growing through cracks leading to increased deterioration along with petrol, diesel and oil spillages which can effectively dissolve the tarmac.

As with any block paving sealing tarmac sealing can protect the surface by creating a barrier against UV light and water. Any Tarmac sealer and restorer will also protect against stains and damage form fuel oils like petrol and diesel. It will help prevent surface cracks, stone loss and fretting preventing the ingress of water and weeds that will accelerate the deterioration of the tarmac.

Not only protecting the tarmac a tarmac sealer will restore surface colour loss helping cover any unsightly permanent stains helping to make any tarmac repairs and reinstatements less noticeable by providing an attractive uniform coloured surface. A tarmac sealer is more effective and durable than tarmac paints. 

Like block paving sealing the benefits of a tarmac sealer can be identified as:

·         Provides a protective and durable long term refurbishment product.

·         Seals waterproofs and protects tarmac and driveways.

·         Reduces fretting or stone loss and increases the life span of the driveway.

·         Protects form damage from fuel oil spillages.

·         Resists further staining.

·         Restores colour loss from Tarmac.

·         Reduces the look of unsightly repairs and reinstatements.

·         Reduces unsightly stains or markings.

·         Provides a uniform coloured surface.

·         Rejuvenates driveways and provides kerb appeal.

·         Long lasting.

·         Allows for future recoating.

·         Allows for easier future maintenance and cleaning.

·         Is extremely cost effective.

Remember Block Paving Maintenance has the ability and expertise to repair and seal all paving and hard surfaces. We are the number 1 name in block paving sealing and tarmac sealing.

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Block Paving Maintenance has just completed a stringent vetting system to become Trading Standards Approved through the Local Authority Buy With Confidence trusted trader scheme.

The scheme vets those companies who show a commitment to customer focus and operate in a legal and honest manner providing consumers confidence in the provision of their service or goods without the fear of dealing with a “dodgy” trader.

Going that extra mile to prove to our customers our commitment to them meant we had to put ourselves through a strict vetting procedure. This included CRB checks for all our employees, a thorough audit on our paper work system, our contracts, terms and conditions, Insurance and appraisals researched from previous customers. Having come through with an A grade we can now display the Buy With Confidence logo with pride.

All our customers will recognise that we already show a commitment to our customers and offer a service second to none. However when looking for some one to carry out an installation, block paving repairs, driveway clean or block paving sealing, look for a company displaying the Buy With Confidence logo.

We are highly confident that it would be us that you choose and you can be assured that we take pride in our work and guarantee our services with the proof from a professional body auditing traders and backed up with customer support

Block Paving Maintenance Advice for Block Paving Sealers

At Block Paving Maintenance we have built up an extensive knowledge and expertise in the application of many different types of sealers to many different types of surface. Provisionally starting in block paving sealing and driveway sealing the market has grown substantially and there are now a variety of uses for sealers.

Block paving sealing or driveway sealing may no longer be the specific function for many sealers but their primary purpose still remains the same and which can be identified as the following:

·         Jointing sand stabilization.

Stabilizing the joint sand prevents its erosion by the elements such as wind and rain, manual methods such as sweeping or washing or by its removal by pests such as ants or rodents undermining block paving. Sealing the joint sand increases the structural integrity and therefore the strength of any sealed block paving.

·         Eliminates weed growth and reduces colonization by algae and moss.

With no ability for joint sand to be removed there is little provision for voids to develop that will harbor and encourage weed growth and the collection of detritus that will feed the weeds. This will also provide a smaller foot print for moss and algae to adhere to.

·         Reduces the undermining of blocks by invertebrates and pests.

With the joint sand around the blocks being sealed any pests find it  more difficult to establish themselves by undermining the paving.

·         Protects against engine and fuel oils spillages and most chemicals.

The protective seal on the surface of the blocks prevents fuel oils and chemical spills from working their way in the block structure and can be simply washed away after sitting on the surface.

• Reduces efflorescence.

With the sealing on the blocks it prevents the ingress of water that will dissolve soluble salts in the blocks. This would then gradually work its way to the surface where the water will evaporate leaving a white salt on the paving.

·         Offers surface uv protection and weather resistance.

The varnish like sealing coat applied to the top of the blocks will help reduce any UV degradation as well that caused by other elements such as the wind and rain.

·         Enhances colour.

The sealing coat will enhance but not change the colour of the block underneath the protective coat unless the sealant is colour tinted itself. Specific sealers are used for colour tinting decorative concretes.

·         Allows for the ease of future cleaning.

The very nature of a protective coat sealing the blocks and jointing sand allows by its very nature for ease of future cleaning.

With so many uses for block paving sealer it is important to ensure the correct application for sealing the correct type of paving. Different sealers are required to be applied for different surfaces,

There are sealers suitable for sealing:

·         Block paving.

·         Clay paving.

·         Natural stone,

·         Slate.

·         Sandstone.

·         Marble.

·         Travertine.

·         Terracotta.

·         Flagstone.

·         Imprinted concrete.

·         Concrete.

·         Roof tiles.

·         Tarmac.

·         Wood.

·         Ceramic tiles.

The list is potentially endless and care should be taken in the choice of the correct product for the correct job. If in doubt seek professional advice or the recommendations of the manufacturer should be sought.

Remember At Block Paving Maintenance we have built up an extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of all types sealers form what was once originally block paving sealing and driveway sealing through to pattern imprinted concrete and tarmac sealers and restorers.