Reclaimed antique cobblestones, or cobbles, are available as a beautiful alternative to basic concrete or clay brick pavers. Old reclaimed cobblestones can be used in driveways, patios, walkways, or landscaping projects in residential or commercial jobs. Surprisingly, the reclaimed cobblestones are not cost prohibitive.
The cost of the antique cobblestones is about the same as the concrete or clay pavers. However nothing can compare to the timeless beauty of the antique cobbles. It is an exquisite look that will set your project apart from everyone else's.
The cobblestones were brought to the United States from Europe in the hulls of ships. They were used as ballast in the ships and then unloaded at east coast seaports. The cobbles were used in Philadelphia, New York and other east coast cities to pave the streets. The look of the antique cobblestone cannot be duplicated with a concrete or clay paver.
These old cobblestone streets are currently being pulled up and repaved. The old cobblestones are then hand palletized and packaged to be resold to residential and commercial contractors. They are beautiful stones; many are worn smooth with time from foot traffic, horse and buggies and cars. These are cobblestones that Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and the like could actually have walked on! It amazes me to think of the historical value of recycling a piece of our American history.
The used cobblestones are reclaimed by a very few small companies and contractors when these street repair projects take place. They have crews that clean and package the stones instead of sending them to landfills or clean fill sites. When searching for information on these cobblestone projects, it is important to talk to someone knowledgeable and with experience. It is well worth the time and effort put into finding such beautiful products. There are several different cobblestone sizes and colors available.
You can make your project unique and beautiful while reusing recycled products. You can feel good about using a green product in your project.
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