When you think of European cobblestone, you might imagine cityscapes with roads and buildings unchanged through the centuries. While this is often the case, it’s also true that European cobblestones have evolved in both design and usage ever since the Roman Empire. From Rome to Revolution The earliest cobbles sourced by the Romans reflected the natural diversity of the local …
All (Cobbled) Roads Lead to Rome: Origins of Antique Cobblestones
When you are walking the streets of Boston or NYC and admiring the antique cobblestone pavers, take a moment and thank the Roman Empire for helping make it happen. Although we often think of European cobblestone alleyways, the origins of antique cobblestone roads go back much further. Building an Empire While cobblestones can be dated back as far as 5000 …
Building Bests: Building a Stone Driveway
Asphalt seems to be the most used, but unless maintained annually, doesn’t usually give any great curb appeal. Bordering asphalt with concrete pavers, or granite planking is one way to add a little appeal. The natural stone driveway that leads to your home can bring curb appeal to a whole new level, making a very big first impression. Natural stone …
3 Reasons Reclaimed Belgian Cobbles Make the Perfect Driveway Paver
We view Belgian reclaimed cobblestones as world heritage treasures! Not only are they filled with old world charm and architectural character, they also have many other positive points making them the perfect choice paver used in a stone driveway.