Yorkstone Paving

Yorkstone Paving

Yorkstone paving has paved our streets for centuries and is now a desirable option for your garden or terrace. It is particularly versatile as it naturally blends with most UK stone walling and architecture. Our Yorkstone Paving is manufactured on site and is available in buff and grey colours. Our sawn Yorkstone Paving blends beautifully with traditional and contemporary settings. We also manufacture step treads, risers, pier caps and copings. Yorkstone slabs add a touch of class and timelessness to paths, patios, driveways and terraces. Being at the heart of the Yorkstone quarrying region we are well placed to supply you every need in Yorkstone steps, copings, jambs and more. 

Yorkstone Paving

Yorkstone Paving

Yorkstone paving has paved our streets for centuries and is now a desirable option for your garden or terrace. It is particularly versatile as it naturally blends with most UK stone walling and architecture. Our Yorkstone Paving is manufactured on site and is available in buff and grey colours. Our sawn Yorkstone Paving blends beautifully with traditional and contemporary settings. We also manufacture step treads, risers, pier caps and copings. Yorkstone slabs add a touch of class and timelessness to paths, patios, driveways and terraces. Being at the heart of the Yorkstone quarrying region we are well placed to supply you every need in Yorkstone steps, copings, jambs and more. 

Yorkstone Paving

1.    What is Yorkstone paving?

As the name suggests, Yorkstone paving is the name used to refer to paving slabs that have been quarried in Yorkshire, right here in the UK. Alongside Indian sandstone paving slabs, it’s one of Britain’s favourite types of paving stone, and noted for its exceptional durability and longevity. While Indian sandstone is seen as the more economical option, Yorkshire stone is generally regarded as the more premium product - although for countless homeowners and business customers, the extra investment is more than worth it!

There’s plenty of choice available, from new to reclaimed, sawn to riven, all of which are perfect for adding character and style to any setting. All these qualities make it a popular choice for homeowners and commercial businesses alike, who use it for paving driveways, patios, paths, entrances and more. 

2.    What are the benefits of Yorkstone paving?

We’ve already touched upon one of Yorkstone paving’s most defining qualities, and that’s its durability and longevity. As long as Yorkstone paving slabs are properly looked after, they can last an incredibly long time - even up to 100 years! Like any natural material, it does eventually start to weather, but that’s far from a downside - a worn appearance only adds to its appeal, bestowing a sense of tradition and history on its surroundings. 

The strength and durability of Yorkstone paving stones mean that they’re even better at shrugging off the impact of heavy weights. Now, while you shouldn’t test the limits of this ability as such, it does mean that they’re more than capable of standing up to the rigours of everyday patio furniture being moved around on them - which is a large part of why they’re so popular with homeowners. 

Another notable characteristic of Yorkstone paving is its effortless adaptability. Yorkstone paving is available in a wide variety of colours, so it can be used to suit a broad range of styles. We stock a great range right here at Bridge Street Stone, all of it manufactured right here on site. Our sawn Yorkstone paving is a particularly popular option. 

The inherent versatility of Yorkstone paving slabs means they can be used to make a spectacular first impression is contemporary settings, or add a touch of class and timelessness to smaller scale landscaping and traditional residences. 

And of course, the prestige surrounding Yorkstone, and its premium quality, means that it’s a fantastic way to add extra value to your home or property, which you can easily end up reaping the rewards from a little further down the line! 


3.    What are the different applications of Yorkstone paving?

Yorkstone paving is first and foremost a hugely popular choice for patios and garden spaces, but its applications encompass far more than just that. It’s also often used to carve inviting pathways through an outdoor space with the use of pathways, or define the boundaries between turf and private driveways, for example. 

Yorkstone is also often used for decorative (or practical) stairways, helping to bridge the gap from one zone of your space to another. If this is something you’ve already got in mind for your garden, it’s worth thinking about varying up the colours between that of your patio stones and your steps, to give extra definition and contrast to your space. 

One intriguing ability of Yorkstone paving slabs is the ability to conduct heat extremely well. That’s why it’s often used not just for outdoor projects, but also for indoor ones too, as it works exceptionally well alongside underfloor heating systems. On the other side of the coin, its inherent durability and resilience makes it a good choice for high-traffic, public areas, like busy high streets. 

Those are just a few quick ideas, and it’s far from an exhaustive list. At the end of the day, it’s your space - feel free to get creative!