Our freezing Illinois climate creates the "perfect storm" for brick and paver patios and steps to require repair in springtime.
LANDSCAPE BRICK REPAIR buckling, shifting & cracking
Like most freeze-thaw cycles, the devastating effects will push all pavements, even brick pavers, to their extremes.
Every spring most homeowners will begin to come out of hibernation and stretch their arms & legs. One of the first thing homeowners do is inspect their paver patios, walks, or drives.
The beauty of interlocking pavers is their capability to expand from winter frost with minimal or no damage. The paver joints absorb the effects of frost and the high density & low absorption rate of the brick pavers keep them from cracking.
But when you are dealing with Mother earth, there are no guarantees that brick repairs will not be needed from shifting or heaving. We always receive calls from frantic customers in pre-Spring
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eks that their brick patio has a huge heave or raised area. Good News! this is interlocking brick pavers at work! After the winter frost works its way out, your brick pavers will reset. No cracks, warps, or expensive repair costs. As the temps float over and below the freezing mark, you can literally watch your paver patio move like a waterbed mattress.
We are available to provide our customers with brick patio, steps, walkways and driveways with thorough inspections and repairs. Please call us if you notice any buckling or shifting in the outdoor surfaces around your home!