我们最近在我们的设计中设计了一个新的石板露台 后院 知道这将是一个实用而简单的空间更新方式。我们选择石板有很多原因,包括它的耐用性、最低限度的维护要求以及它与我们家的外观相得益彰。
Since we’ve installed our family-friendly patio, it has tremendously benefitted our family by creating a space where the kids can run and play and can be easily hosed off daily! We’re so excited for the backyard makeover, and we can now invite guests to sit around our fire pit while the kids play.
Are you considering new hardscaping for your patio or backyard? If you’re looking to create a flagstone patio or walkway, keep reading to learn why we installed natural cleft and cut Castle Grey flagstone in a French pattern.
Flagstone is a sedimentary stone that occurs when sediment layers harden, usually underwater. It is composed of layers of strata of sand, clay, or organic sediments. When you hear the term flagstone, think of it as an umbrella encompassing several different types of stone. You will find common varieties of flagstone like slate that is popular in interior spaces, bluestone that is frequently found in cooler climates, and castle grey that is often used in exterior spaces. I’m going to discuss my two favorite varieties next: Castle Grey Flagstone and Bluestone.
城堡灰石板颜色中性,底色为浅蓝色至深灰色。它的边缘是手工切割的,表面自然凹凸不平,纹理优美。这种石板维护成本极低,非常耐用。
在我开始研究不同类型的后院铺路石之前,我并不知道青石其实是一种石板。这个想法让我很困惑。请记住,石板有很多种,青石就是其中一种。青石是由河流、海洋和湖泊沉积的颗粒融合在一起形成的。青石保证了永恒的外观,尤其是在植物和其他绿色植物中。
Now that we’ve discussed flagstone and the several different varieties, it’s important to note that I 真的 想要用青石做家。当我开始上传灵感照片时,我上传了几栋带有青石露台的梦幻住宅。此时,您可能想知道为什么我们选择城堡灰色石板而不是青石。我个人喜欢青石的魅力和外观,一直梦想着把它放在我们的后院。然而,几位专业人士警告不要在温暖的气候下使用它,因为脚下会很热。我们住在南卡罗来纳州的查尔斯顿,有几个炎热的月份,需要一块适合家庭后院玩耍的石头。我们不想担心每次计划外出玩耍或娱乐时都要用水喷洒它来降温。
此外,在比较我们露台项目的其他流行铺路砖选项时,我们发现其中一些在潮湿时会很滑,这对孩子来说不是最好的选择。 灰色石板 使其不那么滑,对我们家来说是一个更安全的选择。