Paver Installation & Care
Notice:
Paver colors may vary from pallet to pallet. On occasion a pallet of pavers may have a slightly different shade of color to it. This is an industry wide concern, and even with the modern technology, monitoring of materials, and stringent quality control we still may have a slight variation in color. We bring this to your attention to educate installers on the proper installation process to help eliminate blotchy color patters and promote the beautification of pavers.
Installing Pavers:
When installing pavers of two or more pallets. Always randomly pull several pavers (2-5 at a time) from as many different pallets as possible to help distribute any shade difference throughout your paver job. (This is called the salt and pepper effect).
Ice Melting Products:
Ice melting products can and will do severe damage to concrete (pavers) and are not covered under any warranty. Ice meltingproducts (salt, calcium chloride and magnesium chloride), will cause concrete/pavers to : flake, chip, spall, scale and crack. This damage is common among concrete pavers, stamped concrete, and poured concrete if these products are used to remove ice or snow.
Efflorescence:
Efflorescence is a white deposit of calcium carbonate (salts) that bleeds out of concrete and forms dried white film on the surface of pavers. This efflorescence will dissipate over time once exposed to normal weather conditions. Pressure -washing or applying mild acid will also immediately remove most of the efflorescence residue. 60 to 90 days is the adequate time allowance for a paver to fully bleed out. We recommend waiting at least this long if you have plans of sealing the pavers.