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Paving Sealing – A Checklist
Paving Sealing - Checklist
There are several different types of Paving Sealers in terms of their chemistry and technology, and they all may have their place for different domestic and commercial pavement sealing applications and requirements, which can also be very different, for example when you are sealing newly installed paving, or you are looking to refresh and refurbish existing paved areas. It is therefore important to be extremely clear in defining your specific paving project's sealing requirements, and in terms of application of the sealer, and the performance of the sealer in service – It really is ‘Horses for Courses’ in paving sealing.
It may sound pedantic or over the top, BUT we always say that writing all these requirements down for your paving sealing project is the best way to start, especially if you are dealing with other people, this could be your partner, your client, or your contractor.
It is best that everybody is involved in the assessment, so they properly understand and can ‘remember’ the same requirements, the product selection decisions made, and why these decisions were made! You can then properly evaluate alternative solutions using different products and material technologies available, together with their respective advantages and disadvantages.
We have therefore prepared a Checklist that is designed to help you in defining all of your specific requirements and the key selection criteria for your paving sealing project. This Paving Sealing Checklist provides the key criteria that should always be included in your assessment, there may be more. – A copy is also available to download in PDF format below:
Checklist Paving Sealing - Project Assessment
- Type of Paving e.g. Natural Stone or Concrete? If natural stone then what type, and what size elements and with what type of paving joint mortar…?
- New or Existing / Refurbishment?e.g. Is the paving new and recently laid, if so, when? If it is a refurbishment, has it been sealed before and if so with what, are an areas also newly laid as repairs or repointing etc….?
- Surface conditions – e.g. Is the surface clean or does it need cleaning and if so, what needs to be removed is it dirt and grime, green growths, blackspot9lichens) or other types of staining and if so what…? If the surface needs to be cleaned, does it need repointing after cleaning…? Always check after cleaning and use a suitable repointing mortar.
- Surface permeability / porosity – e.g. Is the surface permeable / porous – Yes, or No ? …. Somewhere in the middle...? What does this mean ….? How do I decide…? (There is a simple droplet test for porosity - see web page)
- Traffic Anticipated – e.g. is there pedestrian only or pedestrian and vehicular traffic over the area – What is this– foot traffic only / cars / other….?
- Traffic Frequency – e.g. Is this area continuously or infrequently trafficked and is this every day or only occasionally….?
- Durability – e.g. What is the service-life required before and replacement or recoating / refreshing of the paving sealer…….? How easy is it to access the area and also to close it for any such future maintenance and recoating...?
- Visible Finish required– e.g. Do the owners want the seal to effectively be invisible, or maybe to enhance the finish or even to give the surface a gloss finish – also known as a wet-look (not recommended - see webpage)
- Colour Enhancing – e.g. the colour is enhanced but without a temporary gloss look than can soon wear off and in patches to look very unsightly?
- Access and Site – e.g. Are there any access or other local restrictions, or any sensitive adjacent surfaces / equipment / planting ...?
- Weather Conditions – e.g. What time of year will the paving sealer be applied and what will be the likely temperature (maximum and minimum) during the application and drying, if rain is a possibility can the area be covered and protected….?
- Environmental Conditions – e.g. Are there any other exposure limitations or considerations for application and/or in service….?
Download a PDF Copy of the NCC Paving Sealing Checklist Download
For any more information on Paving Sealing for your specific project, please call 01257 266 696 for our FREE expert advice and assistance.
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What makes NCC Streetscape Different?
We provide the best paving jointing solutions for all types of paving in all types of areas, and joint sizes. This includes optimum solutions for jointing and repointing works in all domestic, commercial, and public paved areas.
We are the Exclusive UK & ROI Agents & Suppliers of GftK GmbH., the global technology leaders in paving jointing, with unique products that allow quick and easy application, even in wet weather, then provide high performance and extended durability for a long service life.
We provide FREE Expert Technical Advice to select the right product on every project, with additional guidance to prepare and successfully complete the job, including our renowned training and site support service.
We have a reputation for quality, reliability, and service, from professional paving and landscaping contractors, specifiers and authorities, as well as our and DIY customers.