Winter is almost over and this is traditionally the time to get the gardening tools out of the shed and prepare the garden for the coming summer. If your terrace looks a little jaded and has seen better days, why not replace it with natural paving? This offers you a stylish and elegant platform for family rest and relaxation, and with so many types of natural stone to choose from, there’s something to suit every taste.
Natural Stone Paving
The many options include the following:
- Limestone
- Travertine
- Granite
- Marble
- Indian sandstone
All of the above give you a range of colour options, with both light and dark shades, and you could match the terrace with the house by choosing a compatible stone.
A Solid Foundation
The base of the terrace should be dug out to at least 12 inches, then hard core would be added and rolled, which provides a solid base on which the natural stone can be installed. Some companies would install the paving onto dry sand and cement, yet the correct procedure is to set the stones into wet cement, which is then finished off with a pointing trowel to leave a stunning effect.
Attention to Detail
There are many options for stone edging and capping, and you can also build small retaining walls for flower beds, and with matching paths, the look is complete. Luckily, there are expert paving services in Oxford who are only a Google search away, and with their expertise and your ideas, the perfect terrace awaits.