We are in the process of trying to choose patio slabs for a new (quite
large) patio area. A light-coloured sandstone is the preference and we like
the appearance of the textured slabs.
Is it worth sealing the stone after it's laid. We are concerned that the
textured slabs, in damp conditions, can take on a 'mouldy grey' look if not
cleaned regularly.
We have only ever had a cheap(ish) patio built before at our previous
house - many years ago - and are now looking for quality that will last us
in our new house.

We will not be doing the work ourselves due to the many levels in the garden
and the size of the patio.

Any experiences and advice would be appreciated.

Jo

On Feb 8, 11:15*am, "Jo" wrote:
We are in the process of trying to choose patio slabs for a new (quite
large) patio area. *A light-coloured sandstone is the preference and we like
the appearance of the textured slabs.
Is it worth sealing the stone after it's laid. *We are concerned that the
textured slabs, in damp conditions, can take on a 'mouldy grey' look if not
cleaned regularly.
We have only ever had a cheap(ish) patio built before at our previous
house - many years ago - and are now looking for quality that will last us
in our new house.

We will not be doing the work ourselves due to the many levels in the garden
and the size of the patio.

Any experiences and advice would be appreciated.

Jo

Concrete ones all fade with time and algy grows on them.
The only stuff that doesn't fade is natural stone but it costs an arm
and a leg. Algy still grows. It can be zapped off with a pressure
washer & then bleach applied. Works for a while.

harry wrote:
On Feb 8, 11:15 am, "Jo" wrote:
We are in the process of trying to choose patio slabs for a new (quite
large) patio area. A light-coloured sandstone is the preference and we like
the appearance of the textured slabs.
Is it worth sealing the stone after it's laid. We are concerned that the
textured slabs, in damp conditions, can take on a 'mouldy grey' look if not
cleaned regularly.
We have only ever had a cheap(ish) patio built before at our previous
house - many years ago - and are now looking for quality that will last us
in our new house.

We will not be doing the work ourselves due to the many levels in the garden
and the size of the patio.

Any experiences and advice would be appreciated.

Jo

Concrete ones all fade with time and algy grows on them.
The only stuff that doesn't fade is natural stone but it costs an arm
and a leg. Algy still grows. It can be zapped off with a pressure
washer & then bleach applied. Works for a while.

I don't think its that expensive. I have Indian sandstone and IIRC it
was something like £25 a square meter. Not sure what concrete is, but
its getting on for £10-15 IIRC.