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Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2017 12:07 pm
by andy57uk
Well,we hired a guy to build a patio for us(standard paving slabs,nothing fancy) and he seems to have done a good job eventually(many absences)all thats needed now is jet wash and sealant,hopefully he will get round to doing it.Is it essential?
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2017 4:45 pm
by lutonlagerlout
NO! there are roman ,greek and victorian instances of stuff that has never been sealed
it all depends on your expectations
Cheers LLL 
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2017 6:13 pm
by andy57uk
Cheers
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 7:05 am
by ResiblockBoss
YES! There are also pavement areas adjacent to recently opened fast food outlets that are heavily stained - because it has never been sealed.
As LLL said it all depends on your expectations!
Cheers Craig
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 4:27 pm
by lutonlagerlout
agreed! if you want it to stain pristine it needs sealing,but if you are not worried about the odd blob of fat,red wine or blood then dont seal
LLL
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2017 6:20 pm
by Tony McC
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