It can be said that curbstones were born a long time ago, along with the design itself. It appeared even before the construction of roads as such began. Previously, improvised fences were created along the edges of well-trodden canvases. This was done in order to delimit the place where the carts go from the walking places for pedestrians. Along the edges of the road, stones of various rocks were simply dug in.
How did everything develop further?
As soon as civilization continued its development, roads began to be built systematically. The stone began to be used for paving the canvas itself. To do this, it was hewn so that different pieces could be pressed closer to each other. Then the curbstones began to take on a rectangular shape. It was she who made it possible to achieve the most attractive appearance of the road itself. In addition, it was these forms that held tighter than the others. Such roads usually led to the richest houses and buildings in cities.
About the sidewalk
Inside the city walls, curb stones were used for sidewalks, calculating their height quite clearly. After allthey had to make sure that wagons or horsemen did not leave the carriageway, as they would simply not be able to pass through this structure. Any stones that were nearby served as a material. First of all, this concerned shale and granite. The latter, by the way, was most often used for arranging the most important roads.
Modern materials
Reinforced concrete has recently replaced old materials. But, unfortunately, it does not resist temperature extremes well. But such differences can be observed in many climatic zones. Yes, and such curbstones will resist moisture quite poorly.
Where can I find an alternative?
It is for the above reasons that more and more often resort to granite. Especially in private construction, this curbstone is common, the price of which remains quite affordable. In addition, this option is suitable for those who want to beautifully arrange the landscape around the house and on any site.
Dignity of granite
When framing all sorts of paths and paths, installing a curb stone made of this material allows you to achieve a truly attractive appearance for any interior and environment. It is extremely difficult to damage it, because it is mounted almost once in a lifetime. Over time, the natural shade does not become darker. So no additional painting or maintenance is required. Climatic factors are also not capable of causing serious damage to it.
Material features
Natural stone granite - the substance is quite strong and hard. That is why it is very difficult to process. Such production requires a lot of effort and time. But on the other hand, the processing result is stable: the stone itself will serve for more than a dozen years, and with proper use, this service life can be practically unlimited.
