Gardens and terraces are increasingly being designed with the most exclusive materials. How the investment in the outdoor area is maintained in the long term can be influenced even before it is laid.
High-quality and exclusive materials are increasingly being used in gardens and patios to create an individual atmosphere. Natural stone is often the material of choice for façades, terraces and steps.
If you want to enjoy the material for a long time, you should find out about cleaning options and protective treatments when selecting the material. Natural stone is permeated by capillaries and pores. This system of cavities transports foreign substances from the substrate, the surface or substances dissolved in the stone. This also applies to granite or gneiss, which give a robust impression. The diversity of natural stone is reflected not only in its appearance and texture, but also in its strongly varying capillary absorbency, which determines its sensitivity to stains.
In conjunction with an intensively used terrace as an extended living space, the requirements for cleanability increase. If you want to preserve the value of natural stone in the long term, treat the outdoor surfaces with an impregnation. This counteracts the formation of stains by reducing the deep penetration of dirt. Soiling is retained on the surface, where it is easier to remove.
