Block sealing

[mrblock]

I have a drive recently block paved with Marshalls Tegula Penant Grey blocks. I prefer the darker colour of these blocks when they are wet.
I was wondering if I should use Resiblock Superior sealant to protect the blocks and perhaps give me a a darker colour when they are dry. However the Marshalls technical department say that they do not recommend any sealants because of the uneven sealant wear caused by car tyres.
Any views on the this wear aspect, and will the Resiblock Superior darken the penant grey blocks?

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Sorry for the delayed response - been in Hozzy for some tests on me ticker.

Marshalls are correct in what they say about wear on the sealant, especially on those driveways where you access the same spot day after day after day, creating two parallel tracks, but it's relatively simple to re-apply the sealant if the wear becomes very noticeable. It's also worth noting that Resiblock Superior is one of the best sealants in the world, and not as prone to wear as some of the acrylic sealants. I reckon, judging from experience with this sealant, that you should get at least a couple of years before you start to notice any difference in wear.

If I were you, I'd do it. :)

[mrblock]

Thanks for the advice Tony.

Since the blocks have only just been put down I have a few months to think about it!

Hope the ticker is ok

[mrblock]

It might make up my mind if I could see a Marshalls tegula type block drive that has been treated with Resiblock Superior and that has been down for a year or two.
Does anyone know of one, preferably in my area, South Northamptonshire?

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Have you asked Resiblock? They might know where their products have been used on a commercial project in your area.

[mrblock]

Resiblock said that some McDonalds had been done, but they could not be specific about which ones. Otherwise they suggested I contact block paving contractors in my area.

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Most of the MackieD's are done with PIC, not with Tegula Pennant Grey. It's some kind of 'corporate architecture' hangover from their spiritual home in the US.

Well, if Resiblock don't have any contact details, then all you can do is ask around the local contractors, or call in at your local BMs to see if they sell the Resiblock and, if they do, who they sell it to - that might get you somewhere.

I had a look through my photo library but I don't have a single piccie of any form of Tegula or Drivesett that's been treated with a sealant. Odder still, I don't ever remember seeing a Tegula Pavement that's been sealed, or I would have tried to get a photo, if only for my own interest.

[mrblock]

Thanks for the prompt replies Tony.

The contractor who put my blocks down said he would be interested to see the results of sealing too.

Incidentally, Resiblock recommended a first coat of 22 applied with a squeegee, followed by a coat of Superior, to reduce the chance of sand "pick-up" with this type of block.

I will do as you suggest starting with with the BMs.