Covid-19 Update

D G Heath Ltd Covid-19 Update

Due to the current coronavirus pandemic we are currently seeking verification regarding timber and building materials and if they are considered essential.

• WE WILL NOT BE PROCESSING ANY NEW ORDERS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
• WE WILL TRY TO COMPLETE ANY DELIVERIES THAT ARE CURRENTLY OUTSTANDING.
• WE HOPE THAT THIS IS A TEMPORARY MEASURE
• WE WILL BE REVIEWING ON A REGULAR BASIS.

OUR PREMISES WILL BE CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TRADE CUSTOMERS THROUGHOUT THIS TIME.

We would like to thank you for your patience in these unprecedented times.

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Creating the Perfect Patio with DG Heath

These days, tastes in home décor tend to veer towards clean, uncluttered spaces featuring simple, elegant lines in soft, soothing colours – very different from the styles preferred in the last century! Interestingly, our gardens today have become a continuation of our homes in terms of simplicity of products and design, and this includes our choices in patio slabs.

It’s never to early to start planning what you’re going to do to improve your garden in the Spring and Summer.  The weather may still be chilly and unpredictable, but it’s a good idea to have a clear idea in your head about what you’d like the outdoor space in your home to look like before you even begin to start shopping and getting on with the improvements.

One of the main changes people make year on year is to improve the look and quality of their patio. Inf fact, at DG Heath, we already have customers coming into our store enquiring about the how they can freshen up their patio or create a brand new one. And of course the first question, we are asked is which patio slabs are the best.

There’s no right or wrong answer to this question as there many different options when it comes to patio slabs and your choice will be determined by a number of factors including the size of your patio and the type of soil or base of the area.

So, to help you make the right decision for your particular garden, the team at DG Heath has come up with a guide our best-selling patio slabs as follows:

Sandstone Patio Slabs

One of the most popular stones for garden patios is Sandstone. It is tough enough to withstand the changeable British weather but as it is softer, it’s easier to cut and so tends to be lower in cost than other products. 

What’s more, sandstone comes in a variety of shapes and colours though the most popular colours tend to be greys and golden, natural finishes. Some customers opt to mix and match the colours of their Sandstone slabs for contrast and variety.

Concrete Patio Slabs

Concrete is also a cost-effective option for patio slabs. The appearance of the concrete can vary from a clean uniform finish to one intentionally mixed to create a more traditional look and feel. In addition to standard slabs, we also offer textured concrete to help you to create your own unique finish.

At DG Heath, our concrete patio slabs are produced and manufactured in Wales, enabling us to reduce our carbon footprint as well as supporting local businesses.  Our slabs are stain-resistant to keep your patio looking fresh and clean for years to come.  And we always advise our customers to ensure that they seal their concrete slabs to protect from stains, weeds and algae.

Slate Patio Slabs

Slate has been a popular choice among our customers for many years due to its soft texture and subtle colour options which create the traditional and timeless look of natural stone.

Like Sandstone, our slate patio slabs are easy to shape and come with sawn edges, making it easy for them to be laid without gaps.

Due to the softness of slate, we do recommend  that these slabs are used in areas which are relatively sheltered and not likely to be covered excessively by rainfall.

Limestone Patio Slabs

Limestone is finely textured, so it takes on a distinctive, velvety finish when cut for paving and patios.  This stone is particularly hard wearing and durable which ideal when it comes to withstanding the demands of  unpredictable British weather.

Limestone slabs tends to be more evenly coloured than sandstone or granite, and their very fine grain makes them relatively easy to cut into a variety of decorative shapes.  Our limestone products are hand chiselled to offer the authentic and timeless texture of natural stone.

It’s worth noting that limestone can fade over time and so we recommend the slabs are treated as soon as they have been laid.

Why Buy Patio Slabs from DG Heath?

In addition to offering customers a huge range of traditional and specialist patio slabs, DG Heath’s sales team is geared to provide customers advice and guidance on creating their perfect patio with the most appropriate finish and choice of products.

Importantly, all the stone we sell in our store is sourced from quarries and manufacturing operations  which adhere to the most stringent ethical standards.  Wherever possible, we source our products locally to keep transport to a minimum.

For our full range of patio slabs, visit our website https://www.dgheath.co.uk/products/836/patio-slabs or call us on 01792 626425.

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Contemporary Patio Slab Ideas

Ideas for a Contemporary Patio in your Outside Space

These days, tastes in home décor tend to veer towards clean, uncluttered spaces featuring simple, elegant lines in soft, soothing colours – very different from the styles preferred in the last century! Interestingly, our gardens today have become a continuation of our homes in terms of simplicity of products and design, and this includes our choices in patio slabs.

Though popular stone slabs like concrete, limestone and slate are still popular, there is a growing demand for less traditional, more modern, striking finishes.  At DG Heath, we have embraced this trend and we now stock a range of patio slabs suited to a contemporary theme including Porcelain, Granite and Quartzite.

These patio slabs create clean, crisp lines and often come in larger sizes to create an uncluttered appearance, with sawn, straight edges for simplicity of finish.

Porcelain: a Contemporary Patio Style

At DG Heath, last year we saw an explosion in the popularity of porcelain patio slabs.  As well as being easy to maintain (so perfect for those with a busy lifestyle), these slabs are very easy to maintain, are uniform in shape and are suitable for virtually any garden.

Porcelain patio slabs are  produced by baking a mixture of clay, sand and minerals in a high temperature kiln producing an incredibly durable and no- porous material.  This creates a very dense material which is what makes it so hard-wearing.  Porcelain products are also extremely low-maintenance, and frost and algae resistant. They come in a wide range of colours and styles, all of which replicate a natural finish and are ideal for a seamless transition from your kitchen or dining room out to your patio.

Granite: High Quality Patio Slabs with Strength & Durability

Granite patio slabs have also seen a surge in popularity in a similar way to granite kitchen worktops. 

These slabs always create a modern space with a smooth surface and neat, straight lined, contemporary edges.  What’s more, granite cannot be beaten when it comes to strength and durability.

Our Venetian range of granite patio slabs makes an elegant paving material for a  formal outdoor space. Sold as brick-shaped pieces called sets or as uniform-size flagstone, these granite slabs in an attractive dark grey are free of spots and blotches, for a sleek, stream-lined finish. 

Granite slabs tend to be at the higher price range as the hardness which makes granite so durable, can also make it more difficult to work.  We have many customers, who like the granite patio slabs so much that they use sets at decorative edges or patterns inset within other materials.

Quartzite:

Quartzite is a type of sandstone which has become very popular for a modern garden as its natural minerals cause its unique colours, patterns and sparkle.  The aesthetic appeal combined with the durability of the slabs, makes Quartzite the ideal choice for contemporary outside space.

Our Quartzite range comes in a variety of colours including a silvery grey with hints of green, pink and red through to a shimmery black. All these slabs have a distinctive sparkle from the tightly interlocking grains of quartz contained within the stone.

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