Granite doesn't get chosen as often as sandstone or porcelain for patios, but where durability is the main priority it's hard to beat. SPR Paving recommends it to customers in Tewkesbury who want a surface that will take heavy use without much fuss, particularly on driveways and busy family patios.
Why Granite Holds Up So Well
Granite is extremely dense with very low porosity, which makes it highly resistant to frost damage, staining and general wear. It doesn't need sealing as often as sandstone or limestone, and it copes well with the freeze-thaw cycles that can crack more porous stone over a wet Gloucestershire winter. It also stands up well to de-icing salt, which matters if the paved area doubles as a path to the front door or a driveway that gets gritted in cold weather.
Where Granite Works Best
It suits modern, minimalist gardens and contemporary extensions where a crisp, uniform finish is wanted, but it's just as at home on a heavily used patio, a path to the bins, or a driveway that needs to cope with cars and daily footfall. It's heavier to handle and generally costs more than sandstone, so it tends to make most sense where that extra durability will actually get used rather than on a rarely-visited corner of the garden.
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