Are you looking for a new project that will increase the value of your home, enhance its appearance, and make for an overall cozier feel? Consider working on your home’s exteriors. A home’s outdoor spaces are very important for curb appeal, which in turn greatly affects a home’s commercial value. There’s no greater material for outdoor work than stone.
Stone is a natural material, which makes it environmentally friendly. It ages well and it lasts a long time. As an added bonus, it has a classic look to it that brings an element of elegance, style, and taste to your home. You can find many different colors as well as different sizes, shapes, and textures. That means that you’ll always be able to find a unique, individualized material to work with.
You can get stone in a few different forms: slabs, pavers, blocks, and tiles. Each form has its own advantages and has a variety of different uses. As you probably guessed, slabs tend to be large in size, and are typically used for water fountains, exterior walls, outdoor fireplaces, and various types of flooring.
As for pavers, they tend to be pretty thick and heavy and are usually left with a rougher, more unfinished surface. Most people place pavers around pools or gardens, but they can be incorporated into most outdoor spaces. Like most forms of stone, pavers are versatile.
Blocks tend to be used in various kinds of landscaping as well as in walls, flooring, and steps. They’re a reliably popular form of stone.
Last but not least, tile are almost endlessly versatile. They can be used in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Like the other materials listed, tiles come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. Tiles can also be made from many different types of stone.
As you begin your new project, make sure to consider the materials you’re using. Natural materials like stone tend to have longer lasting power than most synthetic materials.