What should I expect with natural stone paving?

With natural stone, there is always the chance that the color variations between slabs will be greater, especially with sandstone paving. Similarly, natural stone often contains brown markings caused by iron oxidisation, however this is usually a temporary phenomenon and will gradually weather down. There will often be other mineral deposits within the stone such as quartzite or occasional fossil markings. It is also worth noting that natural stone will sometimes contain small chips, blemishes and minor imperfections which can either occur during the manufacturing process or will form part of the natural features of the stone. Please consider ordering extra paving if you prefer to only use stone with specific features. You will also need to order extra to allow for cuts and wastage. We can send samples of some products to assist you, however this will only offer an indication of color and texture and does not guarantee the overall affect of the paving. Detailed stone characteristics are contained in the product information sections on each individual product.