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<\/figure>Setting sand for joints of block paving<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Stops sand loss when cleaning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stops ants nests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sets joint sand hard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stops weeds growing in gaps<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Easy to apply<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Works like kiln dried sand<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ideal for all block paving<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ideal for joints of 2-5mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Why setting sand can be used to replace kiln dried sand <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a familiar story if you own a driveway or patio that has been paved with paving blocks. Once you\u2019ve cleaned your block paving either with a jet washer or one of the other many ways, you then set about replacing the lost sand of the joints with kiln dried sand. Only to then find after a couple of weeks have passed that the weeds growing back through your paving joints again and the rain has washed out your joint sand from between the pavers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So what can be done to prevent weeds and loss of the joint sand?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWell you could use the traditional method & apply a block paving sealer<\/strong><\/a> to set your joint sand hard. As the application of a sealer has many similar benefits including being absorbed by your kiln dried sand then setting hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBut next time you\u2019re ready to replace your joint sand consider using a polymeric kiln dried sand that sets hard<\/strong> like concrete once it\u2019s cured. It\u2019s a cost effective way to prevent sand loss & weeds. You won’t immediately know the difference between traditional kiln dried sand and a fine grain polymeric setting sand. That’s because they look and act similar when applied. But once the new setting joint sand has moisture cured, the differences will be noticeable immediately. The joint sand will be set very hard to the touch. It’s flexible and wont crack once cured. This will then prevent the growth of new weeds and the wash out of your sand when it rains heavy or you next decide to clean your block paving.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBest selling setting sand for block paving <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n Bestseller No. 1<\/span>\n \n \n ![\"SikaBlock](\"https:\/\/www.paving.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/public\/image.php?url=YUhSMGNITTZMeTl0TG0xbFpHbGhMV0Z0WVhwdmJpNWpiMjB2YVcxaFoyVnpMMGt2TlRGQ05sTkRiSHByYmt3dVgxTk1NVFl3WHk1cWNHYz18MTc4NzQwODE5Mg=\")
\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n SikaBlock Paving Fix For Narrow Paving Joints, Buff, 20kg <\/a>\n \n - PERFECT FOR BLOCK PAVING \u2013 Use it to finish off your footpaths, patios, indoor stone floors, pedestrian areas and driveways.<\/li>
- LONG-LASTING \u2013 Cures to a hard finish that resists cracking and doesn’t get washed away by rain or water.<\/li>
- NO NEED TO WEED \u2013 This sand cures in water, leaving a hard finish that resists the growth of weeds and insect movements.<\/li><\/ul> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
Why setting sand can be used to replace kiln dried sand <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a familiar story if you own a driveway or patio that has been paved with paving blocks. Once you\u2019ve cleaned your block paving either with a jet washer or one of the other many ways, you then set about replacing the lost sand of the joints with kiln dried sand. Only to then find after a couple of weeks have passed that the weeds growing back through your paving joints again and the rain has washed out your joint sand from between the pavers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So what can be done to prevent weeds and loss of the joint sand?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Well you could use the traditional method & apply a block paving sealer<\/strong><\/a> to set your joint sand hard. As the application of a sealer has many similar benefits including being absorbed by your kiln dried sand then setting hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But next time you\u2019re ready to replace your joint sand consider using a polymeric kiln dried sand that sets hard<\/strong> like concrete once it\u2019s cured. It\u2019s a cost effective way to prevent sand loss & weeds. You won’t immediately know the difference between traditional kiln dried sand and a fine grain polymeric setting sand. That’s because they look and act similar when applied. But once the new setting joint sand has moisture cured, the differences will be noticeable immediately. The joint sand will be set very hard to the touch. It’s flexible and wont crack once cured. This will then prevent the growth of new weeds and the wash out of your sand when it rains heavy or you next decide to clean your block paving.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBest selling setting sand for block paving <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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