Signs that your paver needs urgent repointing

The joints of your interlocking pavement on the North Shore are key to its stability and beauty. Over time and with exposure to the elements, these joints can deteriorate. It’s crucial to recognize the signs that urgent jointing is needed to avoid further, more costly damage. Pavé Proseal helps you identify these warning signals.

Warning Signs That You Need Rejointing:

• Visibly empty or eroded joints: If you notice that the joint material between your pavers has largely disappeared, leaving empty spaces, it’s a clear sign that it’s time to re-do the joints. Erosion can be caused by rain, wind, or frequent traffic.

• Loose sand on the surface: If you see a lot of loose sand on your pavement, it could indicate that the joint material is disintegrating.

• Weeds and moss proliferating in the joints: A few isolated weeds might be normal, but significant proliferation indicates that the joints have become a breeding ground for their growth, often signaling weakened or missing joint material.

• Pavers that move or come loose: If you notice that some of your pavers are loose, shift when you walk on them, or are higher or lower than the others, it may be due to a lack of support caused by damaged joints.

• Excessive water infiltration: If you notice that water no longer drains properly and stagnates on your pavement, it could be related to obstructed or damaged joints that no longer allow for adequate drainage.

• Visible damage to the edges of the pavers: Missing or damaged joints can expose the edges of the pavers to friction and impact, leading to chips or cracks.

Don’t Ignore These Signs on Your North Shore Property!

If you observe one or more of these signs, it’s important to act quickly. Professional jointing by experts like Pavé Proseal, using quality products (G2 SuperSand, G2 Max), can prevent more serious problems and extend the life of your pavement installation.