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Should I use granite slabs for my patio? How difficult is it to maintain?

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Until now, after we said goodbye to the wooden patio for various reasons, we mostly thought of concrete stones or porcelain stoneware slabs.

Now the question: how sensitive and demanding are granite slabs in outdoor areas in real life? I've already been told that they need to be impregnated every 1-2 years. But is that enough for a carefree life, or do you still have to avoid every grease stain or splash of red wine because you can never clean them up again? Do I have to clean them out like a maniac every 3 months because otherwise they will rot? 

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asked 10 months ago
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292Nina-A
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You can impregnate them or not. Impregnating the outside is no big deal and will cost you about $30.
– dg  10 months ago

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Hmmm, we have granite slabs, they look like the picture too. They are natural, they are not impregnated, they are on the outside. We haven't done anything to them yet (after 3 years) and don't even know if anything needs to be done.

answered 10 months ago
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51Jose J. Deangelo
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If granite slabs, of course don't soak them. It just doesn't make sense. It's a natural product, and that's what it looks like.

Another alternative would be wild slabs with grout: But they are much more expensive to lay.

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