{"id":845,"date":"2018-09-13T16:03:50","date_gmt":"2018-09-13T16:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fontanawaterfeatures.ca\/?p=845"},"modified":"2020-09-09T20:34:07","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T20:34:07","slug":"paving-stones-getting-to-know-the-different-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fontanawaterfeatures.ca\/news\/paving-stones-getting-to-know-the-different-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Paving Stones: Getting to Know the Different Types"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting to know the different types of paving stones<\/strong> can help you make an informed decision about which type will work best for your specific landscaping<\/em> needs. At Fontana Ponds & Water Features<\/a>, we understand the importance of installing the right type of paving stones<\/em> in your space. That is why we offer a wide range of landscaping services, including paving stone and retaining wall installations.<\/p>\n

Different Types of Paving Stones for Landscaping<\/h2>\n

Paving stones<\/em> can be a great addition to any front yard landscaping<\/em> or backyard landscaping <\/em>project, as they can be used for everything from walkways and patios to decorative outdoor designs. Some of the different types of paving stones<\/em> that can be used for landscaping<\/em> purposes include:<\/p>\n

Natural Paving Stones<\/h3>\n

Cut from quarried stone, natural paving stones<\/em> are available in a wide selection of mostly earthy tones, making it extremely easy to incorporate into any landscaping<\/em>. The type of natural stone<\/em> being used (flagstone<\/em>, fieldstone<\/em>, limestone<\/em>, etc.) will determine where the stone pavers<\/em> can be placed, as each stone differs in hardness and density. Stronger natural paving stones can easily stand up to high-traffic areas, while softer, less dense pavers<\/em> are better suited for decorative purposes.<\/p>\n

Brick Paving Stones<\/h3>\n

Made from a combination of dried and fired clay and shale, brick paving stones<\/em> are a popular choice for landscaping projects<\/em> because they offer exceptional strength, classic looks, and colours that will not fade over time. Brick pavers<\/em> are also highly versatile, as they are ideal for both high-traffic areas and decorative uses.<\/p>\n

Concrete Paving Stones<\/h3>\n

Concrete paving stones<\/em>, made from cement and an aggregate mixed with pigment for colour, can be designed to imitate almost any other type of paving stone<\/em>. While concrete pavers<\/em> offer a wider colour palette than other paving stones<\/em>, they usually need to be sealed to help protect their colour from fading over time.<\/p>\n

If you would like to learn more about getting to know the different types of paving stones<\/strong>, or if you are interested in one of our landscaping services<\/em> (artificial grass & putting greens, landscape design & construction, paving stones & retaining walls<\/em>, trees & shrub pruning, and water features<\/a>), please contact Fontana Ponds & Water Features<\/a> at 778-990-9773 or fill out a form on our website for a free quote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Getting to know the different types of paving stones can help you make an informed decision about which type will work best for your specific landscaping needs. At Fontana Ponds…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34,21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-845","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hardscapes","category-landscaping"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fontanawaterfeatures.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/845","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fontanawaterfeatures.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fontanawaterfeatures.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fontanawaterfeatures.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fontanawaterfeatures.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=845"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/fontanawaterfeatures.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/845\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1173,"href":"https:\/\/fontanawaterfeatures.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/845\/revisions\/1173"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fontanawaterfeatures.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=845"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fontanawaterfeatures.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=845"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fontanawaterfeatures.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=845"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}