TL;DR
Polymeric sand is a graded joint sand blended with polymer binders that is swept into paver joints and then misted with water so it hardens into a flexible, locked-in filler. Cured joints resist washout, weed germination, and ant tunneling far better than plain sand while still allowing slight paver movement.
What it means
Polymeric sand is a graded joint sand blended with polymer binders that is swept into paver joints and then misted with water so it hardens into a flexible, locked-in filler. Cured joints resist washout, weed germination, and ant tunneling far better than plain sand while still allowing slight paver movement. Installation is unforgiving: residue left on the surface or overwatering during activation leaves a haze or crust that is difficult to remove.
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