Choosing which materials to build your new patio with can be the most difficult part of the planning process. Bricks are a go-to for that classic patio look, while a flagstone patio gives off a more organic aesthetic. However, if you want your new patio to look unique, your best options are oolite stone, keystone, or coralina stone. Oolite stone is usually a white or creamy beige color and is characterized by deep crevices. Keystone can come in many colors but tends to look like a modern take on classic brick. Coralina stone is typically off-white or beige and has a beachy look that fits well in Florida. These particular stones aren't commonly used to build hardscapes and can give your new patio a one-of-a-kind appearance.
1. Oolite Stone
Oolite stone can give your patio a rustic and uniquely textured appearance.
- Appearance/colors: Southern Dade County oolite is the most commonly used version of oolite stone and is typically a white or creamy beige in color. Gables oolite is less common but can be beige or pale gray.
- Distinctive features: Oolite stone has an interesting texture and is characterized by deep crevices and rust veining.
- Maintenance and durability: Oolite stone is low-maintenance, highly durable, and long-lasting. Oolite stone is also nearly twice as durable as concrete pavers and stands strong in the face of harsh summer temperatures.
- Other advantages: Its light color naturally deflects heat and stays cool on bare feet, making oolite stone the perfect choice for a patio in Florida.
Oolite stone often contains fossilized shells and coral, making it an especially unique foundation for your patio.
2. Keystone
A keystone patio can work for both old-fashioned and modern homes.
- Appearance/colors: Keystone is available in many different shapes, styles, and colors, but tends to resemble a contemporary version of classic brick.
- Distinctive features: Keystone comes in the form of individual pavers and has a brick-like texture.
- Maintenance and durability: Keystone requires minimal maintenance and is long-lasting. It is incredibly durable and won't wear down, even with the heavy foot traffic a patio receives.
- Other advantages: Because keystone comes in a wide variety of shapes, styles, and colors, it can be the perfect fit for your patio regardless of the look you are aiming for.
3. Coralina Stone
Coralina stone has an organic look that brings the beach aesthetic to your patio.
- Appearance/colors: The color of coralina stone is usually anywhere between off-white and beige.
- Distinctive features: Coralina stone has a subtle marbling that resembles the pattern of limestone.
- Maintenance and durability: Coralina stone is a low-maintenance and long-lasting building material; it will never degrade under the intense sun and is not harmed by the hot summer temperatures in Florida.
- Other advantages: The light color of coralina stone allows it to deflect heat, and its textured finish makes it slip-resistant. Coralina stone is also a natural product of the sandy beaches of the Caribbean, making it an eco-friendly choice for your new patio.
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