Paver cleaning, re-sanding and sealing in North Beach Haven

How this shows up

• Joint sand washed out and weeds or ants coming up between the pavers
• White haze across the surface that appeared after the patio was new
• Pavers that have gone dull and uneven in colour

Why this comes up in North Beach Haven

Ocean salt on the east blocks and sheltered bay air on the west, with a heavily built interior where shade between houses does most of the work. Irrigation is widespread, and where it runs off a well the iron staining on siding and hardscape is unmistakable.

North Beach Haven is the section of Long Beach Township directly north of Beach Haven borough, running from the ocean across to the bay, and that shapes what turns up on these walls.

Getting the work done in North Beach Haven

Manageable lots by island standards, though pools, patios and fenced yards mean run-off and chemical control need planning before anything is switched on.

Long Beach Township handles permitting for work at this address.

How this is done properly

Cleaning is the easy part; what happens next is what the job is actually for. Joints get refilled with polymeric sand and then sealed, and on this island the sealer is doing two jobs — holding the sand in place against wind and hose, and keeping salt out of the paver face. The white haze is usually efflorescence, mineral salts migrating out of the pavers themselves, and it needs a specific treatment before sealing rather than a stronger wash.