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Terrace & garden

Natural stone outdoors connects garden and architecture. Terraces, pool surrounds and garden paths made of stone are frost-resistant, slip-resistant and grow more beautiful with every year.

Suitable materials

Granite Frost-resistant, slip-resistant (flamed), low-maintenance – the standard for terraces
Quartzite Natural colours, extremely hard – for pool surrounds and terrace slabs
Travertine Tumbled or brushed, Mediterranean – for southern flair in the garden
Ceramics (20 mm) Laid on pedestals or grit, frost-resistant, easy to clean

Technical requirements

Frost resistance Slip resistance R11–R13 Compressive strength Laying method (grit / mortar) UV resistance

Frost-resistant terrace materials

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