Collegeville, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/18/2019 -- As a business comprised of trusted patio contractors in Montgomery County, WJA Landscaping understands the importance of protecting pavers in the winter since snow, ice, and heavy or freezing rain. This company encourages homeowners to follow a few steps to preserve the aesthetic quality and longevity of hardscaping, including outdoor living areas, walkways, patios, and more. While pavers are meant to withstand the impact of frost, there are precautions homeowners can take before inclement weather hits.

Remove outdoor tables, umbrella stands, grills, and other bulky items off the patio. Excess weight may cause the area below it to sink while the rest of the patio shifts during the freeze-and-thaw cycles. Also, keeping the pavers clear of leaves during the fall will prevent stains. Homeowners should consider using a sealer on their pavers, as a protective layer will prevent water and ice seeping into the cracks and causing damage. Consult WJA Landscaping to see what sealer is appropriate for your pavers.

WJA Landscaping advises against using rock salt and other chemically potent solutions to de-ice pavers during the winter due to their corrosive nature. When mixed with water, the salt can seep into the cracks of the paver and re-freeze and expand, causing discoloration and flaking. Homeowners must be aware of the potentially harmful effects of putting ice melt chemicals down — to accomplish this, sand can be an effective alternative.

Homeowners who are interested in the installation of patios near Montgomery County should contact WJA Landscaping for more details about their service offerings. Visit https://www.wjalandscaping.com/ to learn more.

About WJA Landscaping
The contractors at WJA Landscaping have been providing Montgomery and Chester County residents with landscaping services for over 18 years. As certified professionals, they are capable of providing quality craftsmanship and outdoor living spaces. They offer anything from hardscaping, landscaping design, outdoor living areas, walkways, retaining walls, lighting, patios, and more.

To learn more about WJA Landscaping services, visit http://www.wjalandscaping.com/.