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Many things can cause your pavers to look old and worn. The sun can fade and dull the colors of the pavers very quickly, especially if you are in a warmer climate year round. Properly  having your pavers installed the first time can cut down on that but you may have not been the one to install them and therefore are now trying to figure out how to renew the surface color and provide the protective barrier from the sun and the damage that it causes. Since most pavers today are made of concrete, which is a semi-porous material they are more susceptible to most staining and marking. Having your pavers professionally cleaned and then having a brick paver sealer applied to them can prevent the absorption of stains and also block the growth of algae, mold and mildew.Most brick pavers are installed using a joint sand system to hold the pavers in place and to space them out from one another. Sealers will help to hold the sand in place and keep those pavers in place decreasing erosion from shifting. By having a paver sealer applied, the long term maintenance costs will go down dramatically. There is no more replacing the broken or cracked pavers and cleaning them is a breeze. There is no question that a properly sealed set of pavers looks much better, and will last much longer than those that are not. Whether you contact a professional or do the work yourself, applying a paver sealer is just a smart way to save time, money and improve the overall look of your homes exterior.