The peak of the winter season is officially here! When it comes to winter and all it has to offer—cool temperatures, snow, ice—and whether you love or hate the winter season, the truth is, it can wreak havoc on your masonry work. From leaf stains to unsafe walkways, the elements of winter can damage your masonry work and create an unsafe living environment (just try walking down an icy, uneven path!). Luckily, the masonry experts at Norristown Brick have come up with four tips on how to prevent the winter from destroying your masonry work, so it can stay safe and look like new all winter long—and for many more seasons to come!
Maintain the Cleanliness of Your Patio
Chances are that if you look at your patio right now, you’ll see it covered with colorful autumn leaves. If these leaves are left for too long, they can stain your patio. To avoid this, make sure you’re frequently sweeping your patio and removing any debris. If you own a power washer (or can get your hands on one), then use it to deep-clean your patio and remove any dirt and grit. This will ensure that it will look flawless heading into the rest of the season.
Porcelain, Stone, and Brick Pavers Should Be Professionally Sealed Every Few Years
Whether your pavers are made of porcelain, brick, or chiseled stone, all pavers need to be maintained to prevent erosion. Because northeast winters see a lot of ice and snow, getting your brick pavers sealed every few years should be a priority. Not only will sealing your pavers prevent erosion, but it will also help ensure that your paver system stays looking clean and new.
Inspect Your Walkways for Damage
If you have any uneven or broken masonry spots in your walkways or paths, you’re going to want to take care of them before the worst of the winter weather hits. Although these masonry issues create a tripping issue all year-round, when they’re covered in snow or ice, the unevenness combined with the slipperiness of the elements creates an even bigger safety issue. To keep you and your loved ones safe from dangerous falls this winter, contact a masonry expert to repair these issues before the first big snow.
Protect Your Paths and Walkways From Ice and Snow
Don’t let an unnecessary fall on your walkways or paths ruin your holiday season. To minimize unsafe conditions, shovel the snow off and finish the job by pouring rock salt on the cleared path. Not only will this keep dangerous situations at bay, but because snow and ice can cause shifting between paving slabs and bricks, clearing your walkways and paths will also prevent your masonry from becoming damaged and discolored.
Contact Us Today!
To save you time from having to search “masonry supply near me”, allow us to tell you about Norristown Brick. If you haven’t had your pavers sealed in a while or notice that your walkways are in dire need of an update, then contact the experts at Norristown Brick and trust us to take care of all of your masonry work in winter. As a leading supplier of hardscaping, landscaping, and masonry materials for commercial and residential markets in Greater Philadelphia, the team at Norristown Brick is here to handle any of your masonry work in winter. Contact us today to get started with the winterizing of your masonry work!