When considering materials for a patio application, the first question should regard functionality: What type of finished surface is required for the space? Stone Farm loosely classifies surfaces from rustic (more surface variation) to refined (more of a uniform surface). A rustic surface might be fine around a fire pit or a walkway, but would not be suitable for a location with tables and chairs.
When considering materials for a patio application, the first question should regard functionality: what type of finished surface is required for the space? Stone Farm loosely clarifies surfaces from rustic (more surface variation) to refined (more of a uniform surface). A rustic surface may be fine around a fire pit or a walkway, where a refined surface is best for a location with tables and chairs. Read on for more information on patio pavers and how to choose what is best for your project.
Patterns and Banding
By choosing stone as the material for your driveway, you are giving yourself a lot of flexibility in the finished look. Cobbles Patterns – Cobbles are one of the most common driveway stones and can be installed in the traditional running bond pattern, patchwork design or by using smaller cubes a fan pattern.
Surface type
When considering using reclaimed materials the flatness of the finished surface needs to be decided. While a driveway generally does not need to be as flat as a patio, certain products will give you more surface variation. Look for our flatness ratings in the specifications on our driveway product pages.
Setting Bed: Sand vs Concrete
One of the bigger issues to address when considering material for a driveway is what installation approach do you want to take. Are you going to install it on a compacted gravel base or pour a concrete slab.