Cobblestones have been used all over cities and towns as building material and road surfaces since the 19th century. Due to their rich history, old world charm, durability and traction, we still find use of this versatile building material for our homes. Interestingly enough, true cobblestone roads were actually constructed of round stones, designed for horses to get a good grip. Years later, they were replaced by rectangular granite stones to give a smoother ride for carts and carriage wheels.
Cobblestone around the home
But aside from smoother rides, other reasons that make granite cobblestones an ideal building material include their resistance to freeze-thaw conditions, natural strength and durability — they stand the test of time. Because of their rough, hard-wearing surface, they are slip-resistant and safe to walk on in harsh weather conditions like we have here in New England.
At Juns Pro Services, we’ve provided granite cobblestones for numerous residential projects. From driveways to water feature edging, the Juns Pro Services team can help make your ideas come to life. Let’s take a look at some common uses for this stone to inspire your next project.
DRIVEWAYS
Granite cobblestones are an ideal paving material for driveways because of their long-lasting quality and textured finish, which provides traction on steep surfaces. They are also commonly used for driveway aprons and driveway edging, as well as edging for planter beds in the center of the driveway.
PLANTER BED EDGING
Not only will granite cobblestones give your landscape a manicured look with those crisp, durable edges, the separation of garden bed and lawn allows you to properly maintain both sections of your yard. Cobblestones create a strong border thick enough to ensure that you can mow your lawn without risking damage to the flower beds and plants.
WALKWAYS
Granite cobblestones keep grass out and make a crisp lawn edging for walkways, while enhancing the look of your property. The combination of bluestone pavers and granite cobblestone borders in these walkways below lend a rustic yet elegant appearance to the entryways.
PATIOS
You can create a lovely, quaint patio with granite cobblestones. They can also be integrated into your patio with other natural stones to add texture and flair to the design. Just like with driveways, cobblestones make an ideal material for high-traffic areas such as patios because of their textured finish.
HOME EXTERIORS
No other material lends a more classic look to your home exterior than cobblestone. You can add a bit of old world charm with cobblestones around your door or window archway.
WATER FEATURES
A water feature can add life to your landscape and act as a focal point in your outdoor living space. With granite cobblestones, you can create unique water features, such as the one pictured below. Natural stone edging connects water with the surrounding environment in a beautiful way. It gives a clean and maintained appearance to any design.
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