Most homeowners call us and enquire about ‘power-washing’ or ‘jet-washing’. Until now, the only way to clean exterior hard surfaces were these old, traditional methods of cleaning.
Unfortunately, power-washing can be very destructive on surfaces that are not in perfect condition or some types of soft stone & natural pavers.
Did you know that many landscape gardeners and builders have started using a new, modern pointing ( the cement put between the pavers) this softer ‘brushed in’ method, which cannot be power-washed.
Telephone:
07856 774266
WARNING
Have you had a patio laid in the last 5-6 years? We have noticed a growing trend towards ‘brushed-in’ pointing systems used by builders and landscape contractors.
This pointing between the pavers is not the firm, durable wet sand & cement that builders have traditionally used but a much weaker brushed-in compound that only partially sets.
Telephone:
07856 774266
POWERWASHING CAN DAMAGE BRUSHED IN POINTING
Cut & pasted from the instructions of one of the most popular brands of brush in compounds...
........high-pressure jetting machines have been known to mark or damage the surface of certain wet-cast paving material. It is, therefore, prudent to use a low-pressure setting. Directing the power lance down onto the paving can result in loss of jointing material and cause damage to the surface of the unit.......
