Are you looking for a re-walk, or add this patio and barbecue area you always wanted and you start looking at your styling options, but everyone has to tell you that you have a bad idea — you should use concrete or asphalt instead. But what do they tell the truth? Here are five of the most common misconceptions when it comes to stone paving:
- Stone pavers can not stand: This is true only if you do not have good quality. Quality stones will last as long as a concrete or asphalt slab, and they will also be more aesthetically pleasing. Just make sure you find a supplier who is the only source for the best stone pavers on the market.
- Stone pavers may eventually become uneven: This will only happen if your beans were not properly installed the first time. If you do not know how to put stones, consult a specialist to do it for you. Some stones are also regulated after their laying (whereas there is no concrete slab), so it is possible to correct the mistakes later.
However, tree roots and poor drainage can also cause your asphalt pavers to become uneven. Before the stones are laid, such problems should be considered, and they should be adjusted accordingly to ensure the least impact on the layout. - Stone pavers contribute to weed growth: If the paving stones are laid correctly, there is no reason why weeds miraculously arise between stones for the night. As a rule, paving stones are stacked with polymer sand or other type of sand, which leaves no room for the growth of weeds. It also stops infecting nests of bugs and collecting dirt between stones.
- Stone pavers are expensive and difficult to repair: While some styles seem a bit expensive, their durability and attractiveness add value to your home (much more than concrete or asphalt). There are also a number of affordable pavers available on the market; You just have to know where to look.
And the stone blocks is not difficult to repair. It is much easier to replace one stone if it is damaged in some way and then repairs the damage to the concrete. The latter is often associated with the use of professionals, who often have to replace part of the plate, if not all. It is convenient to get a few extra stones than you need, just in case any of them is damaged. - Stone pavers are difficult to lay: In fact, it is not more difficult or time consuming to lay several pavers than to lay a concrete or asphalt slab. As long as the surface is tightly packed (and you can hire machines that do this), and you have an established design that you follow, the process is reliably simple.
