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Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 10:30 am
by cscott85
Hi folks - first post here. First of all big thanks to the website - seems to be by far the best place online for such info.
Couple of queries I do have are relating to monoblock I only had laid in December last year.
Was wondering how often I should go about re-sanding this? Also, should it be re-sanded after each (careful) wash?
Any help would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
Chris
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 3:40 pm
by cscott85
Anyone?? 
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 9:36 pm
by lemoncurd1702
Basically if the joint is devoid of sand, then it needs re-jointing.
After a careful wash it may need re-jointing, depends on how "careful" you were.
If you want to make sure just brush sand over the paving anyway, can't hurt.
Usually after a period of time the joints pretty much self seal themselves with dust,dirt etc. so don't fret too much.
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 9:38 pm
by cscott85
lemoncurd1702 wrote:Basically if the joint is devoid of sand, then it needs re-jointing.
After a careful wash it may need re-jointing, depends on how "careful" you were.
If you want to make sure just brush sand over the paving anyway, can't hurt.
Usually after a period of time the joints pretty much self seal themselves with dust,dirt etc. so don't fret too much.
Thanks! For cleaning monoblock, is it a total no-no for using a power hose or should this only be used when planning on re-jointing?
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 9:47 pm
by lemoncurd1702
Just power hose when needing a clean. If only installed in December, shouldn't need cleaning till spring 2017.
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 7:07 am
by cscott85
lemoncurd1702 wrote:Just power hose when needing a clean. If only installed in December, shouldn't need cleaning till spring 2017.
Thanks!! So only really needs done annually?
Is there any use in between the powerhose cleans, giving it a quick clean with a brush, water and washing up liquid or not really necessary if doing it annually with a powerhose?
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 10:07 pm
by lemoncurd1702
Try not to let any crap build up on it, dead leaves etc.