If you’re redoing your landscaping or undertaking a home remodeling project, you may be looking to incorporate more stone into your outdoor space. This natural material comes in a wide array of colors and textures, so you’re sure to find an option that fits your design scheme. Below are a few popular types of masonry stone and some tips for incorporating them into your plans.

How to Use These Types of Masonry Stone Around Your Home

1. Limestone

This is a sedimentary rock, which means it’s composed of smaller debris such as seashells and coral. As such, it can range in color from almost milk-white to orange to a deep green, so you can find an option that fits your home design. This material is durable and well-suited to use as pavers. It can also look appealing around your outdoor pool.

2. Slate

You probably know this stone for its cool gray-blue color, but it also comes in green and purple from some regions. If you want a natural version of the stone, consider buying pieces of uneven sizes and using them for an outdoor walkway. You can also find pavers made from slate, which make beautiful patios.

3. Sandstone

Like limestone, this is a sedimentary rock, but it’s composed of sand particles bound together by a cementing component. It’s often gray or beige with hints of a rich red color. It’s particularly well-suited to homes that use a lot of earth tones or ones with a southwest-style design. Consider covering your driveway with sandstone pavers or building a retaining wall. 

No matter what type of stone you settle on, the professionals at Hicon Inc. can provide and install it. With three divisions—Hicon Masonry, Hicon Paving, and Hicon Restoration—they offer a full suite of stone services throughout the Greater Cincinnati area and Northern Kentucky. Their team is fully insured, and they offer a one year warranty on all work and materials. To discuss a project proposal, call (513) 242-3612. You can also visit them online to learn more about their values and services.