Patio pavers - concrete vs natural stone

colm_c · 2021-04-22 22:45:19

Thinking about a new patio, concrete pavers seem like a cheap, solid option, but just not finding anything that isn't either grey, or some weird colour. Going to check out some places at the weekend. Is it worth the extra for natural stone? Any good show rooms / outdoor rooms around Dublin? Going to hit up the natural…

22-04-2021 11:45PM

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Thinking about a new patio, concrete pavers seem like a cheap, solid option, but just not finding anything that isn't either grey, or some weird colour.

Going to check out some places at the weekend.

Is it worth the extra for natural stone?

Any good show rooms / outdoor rooms around Dublin?

Going to hit up the natural stone yard.

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#2 23-04-2021 09:19AM

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It is absolutely a matter of taste and cost. If you don't like the look of the concrete and can afford the stone, then that is the obvious solution. I am meanwhile trying to get a patio re-laid and am going to use the old concrete slabs that I feel will blend into the surroundings better than new stone. That's just me, I am sure most people would not agree with me, but - its my garden, I do what I prefer

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