How do I know if my joints need re-sanding?

Look at the depth. If you can see a noticeable gap below the top edge of the bricks, or you can sweep loose sand out with a broom, the joints are washed out. Rocking pavers and weeds coming through are the other reliable signs.

What makes polymeric sand better than regular sand?

It contains binders that harden once activated, so it stays in the joint instead of washing out like plain masonry sand. That firmer joint is what actually keeps the pavers from moving.

Can you fix a walkway where the bricks have already shifted?

Re-sanding and sealing stabilizes pavers that are still sitting at the right level. Where stones have genuinely settled or heaved, they need lifting and re-bedding first, and we will tell you plainly if that is what you are looking at.

How often should paver joints be re-done?

Every few years for most walks, sooner where a downspout discharges onto the pavers or where runoff crosses them. Fixing the water problem is often what makes the next re-sanding last.

Paver Sealing & Re-Sanding Montgomery | Polymeric Sand And Sealer

Paver Joint Re-Sanding And Sealing For Montgomery

Montgomery has more brick paver hardscape per property than almost anywhere in the Cincinnati area, and after enough years nearly all of it develops the same problem. Rain, runoff, downspout discharge, and repeated pressure washing carry the joint sand out a grain at a time. The bricks themselves stay perfectly sound while the thing holding them together quietly disappears.

What follows is predictable and it always arrives in the same order. Weeds and ants find the open joints first. Then the stones lose lateral support and begin to rock underfoot. Then edges creep outward, individual pavers settle low, and the walk that gave the property its character starts to read as neglected and trip-prone.

Refilling the joints with polymeric sand and sealing over it stops that cycle. Polymeric sand binds once activated so it stays put instead of washing out with the next storm, and a joint-stabilizing sealer locks it in while protecting the brick face from salt and staining. Sealing over empty joints achieves nothing, which is why we always look at joint depth before quoting.

Why Montgomery Homeowners Re-Sand And Seal Pavers

Stops Bricks Shifting And Rocking

Full, bound joints hold each paver against its neighbors, which is what prevents the rocking and settling that follows sand loss.
Keeps Weeds And Ants Out Of The Joints

Weeds root in open joints and ants tunnel through loose sand. A stabilized joint removes nearly all of that opportunity.
Protects Against Winter Salt

Sealed brick sheds the road salt tracked across entries and walks instead of absorbing it into the face of the paver.
Preserves The Character Of The Walk

Brick paver walks are central to how Montgomery properties look. Keeping the joints right is what keeps them looking intentional.

Our Montgomery Paver Sealing And Re-Sanding Process

Step 1

Clean And Clear The Joints

The pavers are cleaned at paver-safe pressure, and weeds, moss, and old washed-out joint material are removed from the joints.

Step 2

Let The Surface Dry

Both brick and joints need to dry fully. Under shade that takes longer, and sand or sealer over damp pavers will not set correctly.

Step 3

Re-Sand With Polymeric Sand

Polymeric sand is swept in and worked down so every joint is filled to proper depth rather than merely topped off at the surface.

Step 4

Activate And Seal

The sand is set, then a joint-stabilizing sealer is applied evenly and coverage checked across the entire surface.

Paver Sealing & Re-Sanding FAQs

How do I know if my joints need re-sanding?

Look at the depth. If you can see a noticeable gap below the top edge of the bricks, or you can sweep loose sand out with a broom, the joints are washed out. Rocking pavers and weeds coming through are the other reliable signs.
What makes polymeric sand better than regular sand?

It contains binders that harden once activated, so it stays in the joint instead of washing out like plain masonry sand. That firmer joint is what actually keeps the pavers from moving.
Can you fix a walkway where the bricks have already shifted?

Re-sanding and sealing stabilizes pavers that are still sitting at the right level. Where stones have genuinely settled or heaved, they need lifting and re-bedding first, and we will tell you plainly if that is what you are looking at.
How often should paver joints be re-done?

Every few years for most walks, sooner where a downspout discharges onto the pavers or where runoff crosses them. Fixing the water problem is often what makes the next re-sanding last.

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Customer Reviews

Real customer reviews. Results you can trust.

Jillian Kuethe

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"Jason did great work on our home's driveway and front walkway. I didn't even notice just how dark some spots had gotten, especially our front steps, until he pressure washed them. I was amazed at the before and after! They look so much better now!"

Jim Jacobs

Google

"Jason replied promptly with a competitive estimate immediately after I reached out to him. He was able to fit me in his schedule the next day. He did a great job cleaning the dirt and algae off my brick patio. I will reach out to him with future needs and highly recommend him."

John Hutten

Google

"Jason did a great job with the pressure washing of my house. He first contacted me about a month ago. (I think I had clicked Angi's List or something similar.) But anyway, when he first called me, I told him I work in taxation and would not have time to think about projects until after tax season was over, and to call me after April 17. And... unlike just about every other service provider - who would call me daily... Jason called me on April 18. And we went back and forth for a few days - mostly me asking questions... until we agreed he would pressure wash the house, patio, and driveway. And then he was available within that week! And stayed a bit longer to be sure everything was done right. Plus... he's the OWNER and started the business himself - not just someone who bought a franchise. (which is important to me - I like to support local business, even more so if it's an entrepreneur and not a franchisee.) And every time I pull into my driveway, I smile"

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Noah Ferro

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"We had a great experience with Jason at Clear Exterior! Scheduling was easy, and he did a thorough and professional job at an affordable price. He got our siding and our concrete looking fresh again. Highly recommended if you need some pressure washing done!"

Rhondalyn Bomkamp

Google

"Jason did an awesome job on our large driveway - it's never looked so clean. It was easy to schedule with him and he was prompt to the appointment. I would highly recommend him (Clear Exteriors, LLC)"