WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RECLAIMED YORK STONE?

July 12th, 2022

Reclaimed York stone has been a popular building material in the UK for centuries. It’s commonly found in cathedrals, historic buildings, public gardens, cottages, and more. Using it in renovation projects around your home enhances the house’s appearance and adds value to your property.

In this post, we’ll look at some of the many benefits of using Yorkstone. 

Reclaimed Yorkstone Flagstone Paving – 2.5 inch Thickness

THE BENEFITS OF RECLAIMED YORKSTONE PAVING

1. DURABILITY

York stone paving has been reused and redistributed for many years, owing to its incredible durability. It can 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, Yorkstone is extremely flexible in its use. This type of stone looks great both indoors and outdoors, whether for landscaping your garden, historic restoration projects, or installing in your kitchen, bathroom, or hallway.

Reclaimed Yorkstone Paving, photos supplied by our happy customer Steve.

3. TIMELESS LOOKS

Reclaimed Yorkstone, with its subtle natural colour variations, enhances any space as an attractive paving material. Its shades of grey, green, and brown are ideal for creating a serene atmosphere in private and public gardens alike. If you’re looking for a way to make your garden more appealing, creating paths or paving using Yorkstone 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.  

Reclaimed Yorkstone Kerbing acquired from a local property.

5. RICH HISTORY

Reclaimed Yorkstone, used as a building material for centuries, boasts a rich history and timeless natural beauty. Originally mined in mills and quarries in the North, York stone has been redistributed and reused in construction and restoration projects worldwide. Some York stone slabs are so old that they even feature fossils. If you want a truly unique stone 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. 

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