Kuru Dark granite cobble driveway in Saarwellingen

The project

In Saarwellingen, the owners of a house with a garage wanted a durable, dark driveway that would not show tyre marks.

The choices

They chose Kuru Dark granite cobbles in a natural finish for the surface and the flamed finish for the border.

Kuru Dark granite is a dense natural stone: properly laid, these cobbles withstand frost and car traffic. Their natural look suits driveways, edgings and courtyards alike, in traditional or contemporary settings.

Installation

A local landscaper built the driveway in about two weeks.

For a driveway, the cobbles sit on a compacted aggregate sub-base, then on a bedding layer of sand, grit or mortar depending on the expected traffic. Joints filled with sand, polymeric sand or mortar stabilise the surface, and an edge restraint keeps the cobbles from shifting.

The result

About 60 m² of dark grey driveway, with a flamed border that outlines it.

A natural-stone cobble driveway weathers gracefully without losing its qualities; regular sweeping and occasional cleaning are enough, and a damaged cobble can be replaced individually.