Why You Should Consider Limestone For Your Alfresco Area

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Why You Should Consider Limestone For Your
Alfresco Area
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• Planning and developing a new alfresco area or an
  update to one that is getting a little long in
  the tooth is a big job. Not only do you have to
  think about what is going to last for many years
  to come. You also have to think about what is
  going to fit in with your home and stay within
  your budget.
• One of the major decisions that youll need to
  make regarding your alfresco area is what sort of
  stone you are going to use for the paving and
  surrounds. Stone and manufactured masonry are the
  most popular choices for modern outdoor areas.
• One of the most widely used types of stones in
  alfresco and outdoor areas, particularly in
  Australia, is limestone. You will be familiar
  with this stone as it is used extensively
  throughout both private residences and commercial
  developments.

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• Limestone is a hard-wearing stone, which for many
  evokes feelings and memories of being by the
  beach. The Australian coastline itself is
  composed of many rocky limestone outcrops, with
  this type of stone being prevalent at beaches
  around the country.
• For outdoor areas, the type of limestone that you
  purchase will dictate the look of it. Some
  limestone blocks or pavers are much more finely
  worked than others giving a smoother finish,
  whereas others are worked to give a rustic
  appearance.
• If you are considering limestone for your
  alfresco area and you should! You should think
  about how it is going to fit in with design
  elements such as your outdoor furniture,
  barbeque, and surrounding plants, etc. The way
  that you work your limestone into your backyard
  will be what makes your alfresco area functional
  and aesthetically superior.

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