Can you lay natural sandstone paving in winter?

Can you lay natural sandstone paving in winter?

At Bridge Street Stone, we get a lot of questions from customers about whether our paving can be laid in winter. The good news is that although low temperatures, frost, wind and rain can all make the job of laying Indian paving harder, it’s still possible to lay sandstone paving at your home in the winter months. However, you’ll need to make sur...
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How to maintain your driveway in autumn and winter

As the weather gets colder and the nights grow darker, the way we look after our outdoor areas changes. From covering cold-sensitive plants to clearing the fallen leaves, there's a lot of work to do. It’s also worth paying particular attention to your Indian paving - after all, if you’ve invested time and money in installing them in your drivewa...
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Effective ways to create zones within your garden

Effective ways to create zones within your garden

A garden is much more than just a space of grass. It’s a place to play with your children, to have a glass of wine with friends, and in the warmer months, to host a family BBQ or two. With the right Indian paving stones, some clever planning, and plenty of creativity, you can create sections in your garden for different activities, making the mo...
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5 top tips from the experts on laying your patio at home

5 top tips from the experts on laying your patio at home

We now have 30 years of experience with Indian stone paving here at Bridge Street Stone, so you can trust us to know everything there is to know about the UK’s favourite type of stone paving. And as you’d expect, our expertise extends far beyond just the knowledge of their physical characteristics - we’re also pretty well-versed in the best ways...
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Creative inspiration for your garden path in 2021

Creative inspiration for your garden path in 2021

Just like many elements in your garden’s design, your garden path generally serves both practical and decorative purposes. It can make it easier to get around your outdoor space while preserving its natural beauty as much as possible, so you don’t have to step over (or onto) lawns, flowerbeds or other delicate areas if you’d prefer not to. It’s ...
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What to consider when designing driveways for smaller homes

What to consider when designing driveways for smaller homes

Designing for a smaller spaces need a specific approach that’s wholly distinct from how you might go about designing a larger one - and the case is no different for driveways. But while it might seem like a little more challenging job at first glance, working around limits is a great way to inspire some real creativity. Ask any professional desi...
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