Natural path stones are an amazing material traditionally used to create garden paths, an essential element of landscape design. Agree that a stone (albeit decorative) can be called a particle of nature. Perhaps that is why it looks great in every garden. No one will remain indifferent, contemplating various combinations of shades and textures in combination with bright lawns and flower beds.
Natural stone for paths is ideal for arranging various areas in the garden, despite their functional purpose and operating conditions. Since this material has excellent performance properties, it will serve perfectly for decades in any climatic conditions. If laid correctly, the stone will withstand constant cycles of freezing and heating, exposure to moisture, sunlight and will not change color and relief. Also, stones for the path are considered safe for human he alth, because they do not chemically react with substances in the natural environment. And thismeans that laying paths with natural material is an excellent and safe decoration of the site for many years.
Stones for the path: varieties
Today, garden areas are paved with the following rocks: granite, shale, sandstone, shungite and quartzite. The strongest and most durable, resistant to weathering, frost and high humidity is granite, which consists of quartz, mica and feldspar. It also has a wide range of colors - from gray to dark red materials. Very popular stones for the path, consisting of natural sandstone, which is not as strong as granite, but also very durable. It is an easily processed material, which can easily be given a variety of shapes. Basically, flagstone, cobblestone, chipped paving stones, boulder and sawn stone are used for paving garden areas. Flagstone is the most popular - flat slabs with chipped edges - ideal for pedestrian areas. Lay it on a concrete or sand base. Chipped paving stones are rectangular or square shapes with chipped edges. Therefore, such a base does not need additional reinforcement with curbs. Sawn natural stones for paths got their name because of the peculiarities of mechanical processing - sawing and grinding. Decorative bases are made from cobblestone - natural rounded stone of small size, allowing you to create beautiful sidewalks and stone panels.
Application
Also, very strong, reliable foundations are used from natural material, which are used as access roads for cars. In this case, the material is laid on concrete. A concrete base is also used when paving pebble pedestrian areas, beautifully winding around a suburban area. Pedestrian areas made of limestone, which are laid step by step, will look great among green lawns. Masters select a stone more suitable in style for the paths. The price for such paved bases is quite high, and ranges from 3,700 rubles per square meter when working on a turnkey basis. This process is very time consuming and is a real engineering structure. The choice of coating and its cost depend on the purpose of the sidewalk, the conditions and modes of operation and, of course, the style. However, the stones for the path justify the material costs of the arrangement with their durability, practicality and beauty.
