Do's
- Do periodic maintenance of keeping ICP surfaces clean by sweeping debris, leaves, and another build-up.
- Do clean off weeds, moss, algae, or lichen on the ICP surfaces or joints if present using pressure washers and refill the loss sand during cleaning with fine sand.
- Do place wooden plank/ board under the outrigger when in operation to prevent direct impact onto ICP surfaces.
- Do check and replace any damaged or broken ICP immediately before affecting the entire ICP pavement.
- Do wash the ICP surfaces on regular basis to maintain their color. Use mild acid-based chemical cleaners with plenty of water to remove stubborn stains i.e. rust or oil and grease. (May cause discoloration to the ICP color and we recommend these cleaning products are avoided wherever possible and only used if absolutely necessary.)
- Do allow time for efflorescence to wears away, as efflorescence is from free lime released within the ICP. Efflorescence can be removed with chemical cleaners; however, use with care.
- Do check for settlement and utility repairs, as settlement is usually caused by inadequate soil or base compaction. Other factors may be due to water in the soil or base or sand bedding, or thick sand bedding layer, or washed off bedding or joint sand.
- Do accept some color changes over some time as paver wears from traffic or weathering.
Don'ts
- Don’t leave ICP unattended or unmaintained for a long time from debris, leaves, or other build-ups as they may discolor the ICP or covered the ICP with moss, algae, or lichen.
- Don’t allow ICP to come in direct contact with rusted metal or wood dust as may leave a permanent stain.
- Don’t use strong chemical cleaners when cleaning ICP of tough stain, as it may be discolored or roughen the ICP surfaces.
- Don’t immediately install ICP after utility repair, as soil or base is not compacted as will leads to settlement.
- Don’t leave ICP joints unfilled with sand after pressure washing as may cause ICP pavement to lose their interlocking properties.
