Split stones are best suited for paving small areas, squares, narrow streets, park paths, adjacent areas. This is an indispensable material for paving areas with uneven surfaces (on the slope). If gives an aristocratic look in combination with the ancient architecture of buildings.
Split stones usually have an uneven (torn) surface, which is not very comfortable to walk, especially on modern high heels. However, this disadvantage can be eliminated by shredding, which turns rough stone into pebbles with a smooth surface.
Advantages of a paving stone from a natural stone:
- durability (squares of many European cities are paved with Ukrainian basalt and granite decades or even hundreds of years ago; it easily withstands vibration and traffic loads, atmospheric processes);
- environmental friendliness (does not harm the environment unlike asphalt and other coatings);
- fast and simple paving (does not require special dimensions), which is especially important for the arrangement of narrow medieval streets and courtyards of private houses;
- possibility of reuse (common in European cities is the practice of reconstruction of ancient squares and streets with cobblestones, which lay underfoot for many years);
- ability to create a variety of patterns and mosaics through a combination of stone of different breeds and colors.
Contact to our specialists and take full advantage of natural stone paving!
