Lanvignes Burgundy stone terrace in Dijon

The project

For a period house in a residential area of Dijon, the owners wanted a terrace in local stone to match the dressed-stone façade.

The choices

They chose sandblasted-brushed Lanvignes paving, 40 cm wide in random lengths, for a natural, less repetitive look.

Pierre de Bourgogne (Burgundy stone) has a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). The Lanvignes paving is processed in our own SIB Pierre de Bourgogne plant in the north of Côte-d'Or, a certified operator under the PGI specifications. This fine-grained, beige-toned limestone naturally matches traditional Burgundy buildings.

Outdoors, Burgundy stone needs a well-drained base and a water-repellent treatment; for a very shaded or damp terrace, our advisers can suggest denser limestones.

Installation

A local landscaper laid the terrace on a concrete slab in about two and a half weeks, then applied a water-repellent.

For a long-lasting terrace, the paving is laid on a stable, well-drained base with a fall of about 1.5 to 2 % to shed water, using an adhesive and grout designed for outdoor use and natural stone. Our in-store advisers can recommend the right installation products.

The result

About 60 m² of terrace in Burgundy stone, in keeping with the façade.

Like any limestone, this surface benefits from a suitable water-repellent sealer and cleaning with pH-neutral products; acidic cleaners should be avoided.