Your house’s driveway plays an important element in your general street appeal. As part of your property’s first impression, you want an appealing driveway that will enhance the look of your home. Aside from aesthetics, you also want a driveway made from paving material that is practical and functional.
When choosing the best modern natural stone pavers for a driveway, it will depend on various factors, including your budget, aesthetic preferences, climate, and the level of maintenance you’re willing to undertake.
Below are some popular modern driveway pavers that might suit the style of your home.
Bluestone
Bluestone pavers make for an ideal modern driveway paver. It has a rich dark colouring, making it the perfect paver for contemporary properties. It’s available in several different surface finishes and comes in various forms, suiting many desired looks.
In addition to its appealing appearance, it is also a solid paver in general. It is highly durable and resistant to heavy traffic, making a tough driveway suitable for hardy scenarios and frequent use. It also has a high slip resistance, making it safe to use when it rains.
Granite
Favoured for their natural beauty and unmatched durability, granite is a popular driveway paver. Ideal for outdoor spaces, it has many benefits that make it a practical choice for driveways that often see heavy traffic and abrasions. It is slip, water and chemical resistant, which makes it suitable for vehicles, plus it has the ability to stay cool, making it comfortable to walk on.
When it comes to granite, there are various finishes you can choose from. All stylish, it will also add street appeal to your property.
Travertine
Known for its robust qualities and appealing appearance, travertine is a great driveway paver. It’s a type of limestone that’s a popular choice for new builds.
Travertine’s strong characteristics make it suitable for driveways. Not only is it long-lasting and tolerating high traffic but it is also low maintenance, making it a great driveway solution. In terms of its appearance, it has natural colouring and comes in a range of colours that blend with the Australian landscape.
Porphyry
Popular for its unique look, porphyry pavers offer a contemporary look for driveways. The dense volcanic stone that originates from Italy provides a hint of European charm. Porphyry pavers are available in various forms that would suit a driveway, including crazy paving and random lengths.
With considerable high durability, it is perfect for frequent foot traffic that naturally comes with driveways. It is also non-slip, which is a necessity for driveways and is resistant to chemicals, which is ideal for any spills that can occur.
Interested in one of the options or are you wanting to explore all our driveway pavers? Speak to the experts at Outdoor & General. Our professionals will be able to direct you to the right paver that will fulfil all your needs for your driveway. You can also explore our range on our website.
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