The popularity of Granite pavers is widely known but there’s an underrated star too. This one we are referring to is called cobblestone or rather Granite cobblestone (in precise). Coming from the same family of natural stone pavers, Cobblestones come with unique features. Want to know? Follow along.
In this blog, we will explore Granite cobblestone as a product, its features, applications and more. By the end, you would know how to put the product to the best use.
Let’s find out.
What Are Granite Cobblestones?
Cobblestones made of Granite are construction materials used widely for paving outdoor areas. This includes walkways, pathways, driveway areas and more. The most outstanding quality of these stones is durability. In this context, it stands better than any other paving option.
However, there are significant differences mentioned below:
- They come in a different size which are 90x90mm, 100x100mm, 90x180mm
- These stones are used for high footfalls spaces in public or commercial areas (mostly). However, you can use them to paver your home’s outdoor spaces too.
- They are available in individual pieces and also on a mesh with different mesh sizes which are easy to install and keeps the paving cost in check as well. Different sizes of mesh are320x320mm, 490x390mm, 540x430mm.
These are the product’s specifications for you. Now let’s look at the features of Cobblestone.
- Timeless Elegance
Cobblestones, crafted from natural stones have timeless elegance and natural charm. You’ll spot these on the pathways that were built centuries ago.
- Extremely Hard-Wearing
Cobblestones are incredibly durable and built to last. Granite cobbles, for example, can handle heavy traffic very well. We have already discussed the strength factor above.
- Easy Maintenance
Cleaning Cobblestone pavers and tiles is a breeze. Regular sweeping and occasional mopping will keep them in top condition for years.
- Environment-Friendly
Being natural stones, Cobblestones are eco-friendly. They release much less carbon and considered the safest amongst all other options.
Uses of Granite Cobblestone
Let’s look at the popular areas where these materials are used and how. Read along to know.
- Driveways
To stand the heavy traffic and footfall around the area, Cobblestones are the best for driveways. They are the best in terms of durability, style and functionality. It is because the area not just witnesses human traffic but also heavy vehicle weight.
- Walkways & Pathways
Cobblestones are an amazing option for constructing walkway areas that witness constant movement. Most of the public pathways that were built decades ago used these.
- Home’s Outdoor Areas
You can also use them for your home’s outdoor areas such as firepit surrounds, garden edging and more. The stone’s aesthetic value is high, which is the most obvious reason why people choose it.
Maintaining Granite Cobblestones
Maintaining these stones is as easy as caring for Granite pavers. All you have to do is clean them routinely. Do not use anything acidic for cleaning or to remove stains as it may cause more harm. Further, keep a check on the sealing condition and reseal when needed. That’s all the work you need to do to keep them in good condition.
Conclusion
That was everything you needed to know about Cobblestones. To sum up, they are different than regular Granite pavers in terms of size and other features. However, the core traits like durability, maintenance, elegance and more remain the same.
When we talk about application, they are widely used across driveway flooring, walkways and home’s outdoor areas. Lastly, maintenance routine for these is easy. Just stay consistent with routine cleaning and keep checking the sealing condition.
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