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Introduction | Advantages | Installation | Colors | Applications | Shapes | Patterns | FAQs
INFORMATION ON THE MANY SHAPES OF SANDSTONE PAVERS...
Introduction to Sandstone Pavers
Sandstone pavers are a porus natural stone. It is able to hold large amounts of water and it grows its beauty with age. It is a common building material that has been used over many years. One of the beauties of sandstone pavers is that they are available in any shape you require. They can be cut to that perfect shape that you may not be able to find. Or even design your own shape and visit your nearest manufacture to see what designs and shapes they may have.
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Shapes and Patterns
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The shape of a paver is plays a very important role in your paving area. It determines the pattern type you will want to achieve. The shape of a paver is also important for interlocking patterns. If the shape of your sandstone paver is a square then it will not interlock they will just be side by side. If the shape of your sandstone paver is a zigzag then they will interlock perfectly. So it is important to consider which type of pattern you would like to see as the finished result before you even think about deciding on a shape.
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Common Shapes
Many will agree that the rectangular and squared pavers are the most common shapes made today. Their history even dates back to the BC era. Rectangular and squared shapes are also the easiest to produce because they are easily cut to shape. This makes the squared and rectangular shape much cheaper than some others because of their timeless production. |
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Nowadays there are so many modern designs and shapes that are being manufactured. Squared and rectangular shapes can get boring. They are commonly seen just about everywhere, especially in the public eye around car parks, walkways and freeways.
Modern Shapes
Some of the more modern day sandstone paver shapes include:
- Hexagon
- Octagon
- Triangular
- Serpentine
- Circular
- Pentagon
- Key hole
- Oblong
- X and Y
These shapes will creatively produce magnificent patterns and there finishing pattern will be visually eye pleasing.
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Sandstone pavers produce many unique colors. Adding a dash of a magical color to anyone of the modern sandstone paver shapes will add character and beauty and will help increase the value of your home because the shapes, color and pattern will be one of a kind. |
Irregular Shapes
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Irregular sandstone paver shapes are produced by cut offs. When the pavers are being cut to size there is a lot of wastage. So most manufactures keep the cut offs to reduce wastage.
Irregular shapes can bring out your creative flair. They can be used to construct stepping stone paths. They can also be produce as centre pieces throughout your driveway, walkway, patio, or pool area. They can also be used as borders around driveways. The choice is yours. |
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