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Old 01-06-2013, 10:40 AM
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Yes, it requires very little maintenance. But when you do clean it, you power wash it or use a stiff broom and a hose. Sweeping up is easy. The big thing I like about the river rock is the fact that it minimizes pooling of water. Even after a big rain storm, you can walk out there without puddles. The stone is semi porous and any water, to a point, drains down to the base level, like a hard sponge. Plus, it doesn't show the dirt like tile or pavers or painted floors.
I've noticed that my neighbor's cement walks and patio are dark with what I suspect is mildew or mold. If Chat. River Rock is porous, I would expect the base underneath would over a period of time be accumulate mold and mildew--much worse than the concrete walks and patio that are normally exposed to the air. Is mold and mildew a problem with Chat River Rock that has to be addressed?