Driveway & PATIO sealing SPECIALIST SERVICES
Driveway & Patio Sealing Services
Information on Driveway Sealants
Our fully trained and skilled technicians can advise you on the complete cleaning and treatment process along with recommendations for the most suitable products for your project and can provide a tailored solution to exceed your specific requirements,
Our services and technicians are covered by full public liability insurance and operate within strict health & safety policies, providing all our customers with an important peace of mind.
We never compromise quality for time and provide our clients with realistic schedules and project plans that accommodate their lives and business activities. We strive for honest customer service and to exceed customer expectations, therefore projects are only paid in full when the finished project is to your complete satisfaction.
Our Driveway & Patio Sealant Services
We are proud to be a Resiblock Registered Installer. Resiblock Ltd are the industry leading suppliers of patio protective sealants.
The damp UK climate means an un-protected driveway will rapidly deteriorate over time. The damp porous surface of a driveway will quickly become vulnerable to the growth of weeds, moss, and green algae. Driveway sealers work by forming a protective seal on the surface of the block paving or concrete and effectively making it non-porous. Driveway sealers work by impregnating or filling all the microscopic holes or voids in the substrate to create a very effective barrier to water penetration.
Sealcoating: Provides improved appearance, enhanced protection against the elements and can stave off the need for expensive repairs in the long run. Seal coating your driveway blocks UV rays from bleaching out the tarmac surface, fills in tiny holes and cracks that could otherwise lead to larger problems and makes the surface .
Our Process for application of driveway sealants?
Driveway sealing can only be applied following the pressure washing and anti fungi solution and degreaser cleaning of the drive. Sealants should only be applied when the surface is completely dry (usually minimum 5 days post cleaning).
Removal of all removable furniture, tables, chairs, plant pots, and ornaments.
Sweep away any debris and dust from the surface area which the treatment is to be applied.
For block driveways, ensure the sand between the blocks is at a consistent required level.
Apply the chosen sealant via brushes and rollers ensuring the treatment absorbs into the surface and fills the gaps between bricks.
Information on Driveway Sealants
There are 3 main standards of sealants, which are are water based sealers, solvent based acrylic sealers and solvent based polyurethane sealers. Some of the sealants are available in matt and wet look gloss finish. Our technicians can advise you on the most suitable product for your project and can advise upon a tailored solution which considers the surface to to sealed, environmental considerations and the project budget.
Water Based Paving Sealer
Water based paving sealers contain resins that are mixed with water. They contain no solvents. They are simple to apply, relatively safe to use because there are no harmful fumes and they are very reasonable in price to buy. They give reasonable protection against harmful contaminates such as oil and dirt and are reasonable paving joint and sand stabilisers. some water based paving sealer use both polyurethane and acrylic resins.
Summary of water based paving sealer
Take longer to dry than solvent based sealers
Spillages can be easily cleaned with water
Not as penetrative into the surface as solvents
Cheaper to buy than solvent based paving sealer
Safer to use. No flammable liquids
Better for the environment
Can be applied with sprayer or roller & tray
The downside to water based sealers is that they take lot longer to dry and are not as penetrative into the paving joints and pores as solvent based sealers because they are not dissolved into the water, only blended.
Solvent Based Acrylic Paving Sealer
Solvent based acrylic paving sealers are one of the most popular choices of sealant to seal and protect block paving and printed concrete. They are relatively cheap to buy compared to polyurethane sealants. Acrylic resins are a softer type of resin than polyurethanes. They are mixed with solvents so they will penetrate deeper into the surface than a water based version of acrylic sealer. Because they are softer they usually need to be re-applied after 2-4 years.
Acrylic based sealers are good for keeping everyday dirt and grime off your paving and help keep the colour of your paving fresh and new looking. They are a good sealer if you are willing to re-apply every few years.
Summary of Acrylic paving sealer
Available in water based and solvent based
Best type of sealer for pattern imprinted concrete
Most popular sealer for block paving & PIC
Usually with a resin content of 20%
Needs re-applying every 2-3 years
Cost effective. Cheap to buy
Simple to apply and remove
Good matt properties
Aliphatic. Stops the suns UV rays from fading your paving
Apply with sprayer or roller and tray
Solvent Based Polyurethane Paving Sealer
Polyurethane is a harder resin than acrylic and as such, polyurethanes sealers will last longer when applied to paving. Polyurethane resins will not soften very easily so the best polyurethane sealers tend to be solvent based although water based ones are available. They are a very good sealer to stop oil penetrating the surface. Re-application is usually need after 4-6 years. Solvent based polyurethane paving sealers are the best kind of sealants if you want a gloss look because they will hold the gloss look very well and will not dull & fade with time.
Summary of polyurethane paving sealer
Available in water based and solvent based
Longer lasting than acrylics
Usually with a resin content of 20% or more
Holds a gloss look well with two coats
Expensive to buy
Can be difficult to remove
Simple one coat for a Matt finish 2 coats for gloss
Can be Aliphatic. Stop the suns UV rays from fading your paving
Apply with sprayer or roller & tray
Polyurethane paving sealers are easily the best type of sealer for use with block paving. Not only do they seal the block paving surface, they also stick the kiln dried sand particles together and also sticks the sand to the sides of the blocks. Therefore increasing the strength of the paving. Polyurethane sealer is more expensive to buy that other sealers because the resin is more expensive. It is longer lasting than acrylic sealers.
Two coats of polyurethane sealer is preferred to fully protect the surface against the contamination such as oil, diesel and petrol. Polyurethane resins are not easily dissolved again once they have dried so they give your paving great protection and are long-lasting.
All of the block paving sealers mentioned above will act as weed inhibitors by hardening the sand in the joints. Stopping weeds growing in the joints of block paved drives and patios is the biggest issue for most homeowners. Applying a highly protective block paving sealer will prolong the lifespan of your driveway or patio by slowing down deterioration of the surface. The block paving sealer also acts as a filter to harmful UV rays and prevents colour loss from the surface.
Block paving sealers are suitable for all types of block paved surfaces such as driveways, patios, paths, courtyards, shopping arcades and garage forecourts.
We are based in Great Kingshill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire and service all surrounding locations within a 30 mile radius, including Prestwood. Great Missenden, Wendover, Princess Risborough, Aylesbury, Amersham, Chalfonts, Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, Seer Green, Marlow, Henley, Windsor, We also service all boroughs of Outer and Central London.
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