Masonry Magazine May 2005 Page. 27
Stabilizing Sealers
Stabilizing sealers have come a long way over the years. Improvements in the chemical makeup of today's epoxy modified protective stabilizing sealers have made the application into a quick and simple one-step process. Not only can you seal the pavers as soon as they are installed, but a single flood coat application also bonds the joint sand together, forming a complete monolithic installation. Older sealers required a three- to six-month waiting period before they could be safely applied and, by that time, pavements with heavy traffic would be dirty. Also, today's stabilizing sealers are safe, non-hazardous and non-flammable, unlike the older versions.
Today's sealers offer quite a few benefits for mason contractors and their clients.
These clear sealers penetrate the surface when applied and at the same time seal and bond the joint sand, forming a corrosion protective barrier. This is very important as many high-traffic pavements are pressure-washed and cleaned once or twice a month. Oftentimes for large stadiums and amusement parks, pressure cleaning is completed nightly to remove spilled drinks and food as well as the normal dirt and grime. For coastal and northern winter states, stabilizing sealers also provide protection from salt corrosion.
The protective barrier also protects the joints from the growth of unsightly weeds and dirt pickup. These added benefits save on maintenance while keeping the pavements looking new.
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