Reclaimed york stone has been a popular building material in the UK for hundreds of years. This natural stone is often seen in cathedrals, historic buildings, public gardens, cottages and more. It’s a great material to use in renovation projects around your home as well, to enhance the look for your house and add value to your property. 

In this post we’ll look at some of the many benefits of using york stone. 

The Benefits of Reclaimed Yorkstone Paving

1. Durability

York stone paving has been reused and redistributed for many years, due to the incredible durability of this material. It can be used to create stunning long-lasting flooring inside or outside. The great toughness of york stone makes it perfect for areas with heavy footfall or traffic such as outdoor patios or driveways. Additionally due to their natural ridges, even in extreme rain, yorkstone slabs allow water drainage reducing the risk of slips.  

2. Various Uses

Despite being a durable and heavy natural stone, York stone is extremely flexible in its use. This type of stone would look just as good indoors as it would outdoors, for landscaping your garden, historic restoration builds or installed in your kitchen, bathroom or hallway. 

 

3. Timeless Looks

With subtle natural variations in colour, reclaimed york stone is an attractive paving material that can enhance the appearance of every space. Its lovely shading in different shades of grey, green and brown makes it a preferred choice in private and public gardens to achieve a relaxing, serene atmosphere. If you’re looking for a way to make your garden more appealing, creating paths or paving using yorkstone crazy paving slabs is a great idea! 

4. Thermal Conduction

Reclaimed yorkstone paving has excellent heat conductivity. Often homeowners love the looks of natural stone flooring, but find it too cold on their feet in winter. As a natural heat conductor york stone distributes warmth evenly throughout the flooring, making it a great material to use alongside under-floor heating systems in your home.  

5. Rich History

Used as a building material for several centuries, reclaimed york stone has a rich history and is associated with timeless natural beauty. Originally mined in mills and quarries up North, it has since been redistributed and reused for numerous construction and restoration projects all around the world. Some york stone slabs are so old that they even feature fossils. If you want a stone that is truly unique then this is the perfect choice for your building project. 

Using Reclaimed York Stone in Your Home

If you’ve decided to add reclaimed yorkstone paving to your home and need good quality flagstone slabs for your project then check out the great range available here at Cawarden. From Cathedral grade stone slabs to random size pieces for creating unique feature accents in your flooring, we have something to meet all your needs. If you would like more information or have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our team! Alternatively, you are always welcome to visit our reclamation yard near Rugeley, Staffordshire.