Setts

Their shape look like a cuboid. They are used to define and demarcate floor coverings, but also for paving.

Porphyry setts are versatile and strong elements to become mainly used in commercial and landscaping projects. For their physical and mechanical properties, they have a wide range of applications. In public and private areas. Their resistance to weathering and mechanical stress, as well as their long life, make them the ideal choice for the design of outdoor paving, sidewalks, roadsides and gardens. Porphyry setts are available in different sizes and designs and can therefore be incorporated into many projects giving outdoor areas an elegant and aesthetically natural look.

Use of Porphyry setts

Setts are often used in diffrent urban and residential areas because they are robust and have a long life. Also known as curbstones or boundary stones. Mainly used to mark out sidewalks, driveways, flower beds and parking spaces. For their robustness, they are ideal for creating stable demarcations that can resist mechanical stress and weather influences. Porphyry setts are also valued for their aesthetics. The natural look is characteristic of Porphyry and gives any outdoor installation a touch of elegance and sophistication.

Additional to their aesthetic and structural function, setts also gave to safety in public areas. Mostly used to separate pedestrian areas from vehicle traffic. In residential areas, they are used to create clearly defined paths in gardens or courtyards and organize the outdoor area.

Another common use of setts is to drain rainwater. Thanks to their ability to form stable and raised barriers, these elements can be used to channel water to the sewer system. So they preventing puddles and damage caused by soil erosion. This characteristic makes them particularly suitable for areas subject to heavy rainfall or where adequate water flow must be ensured.

Purpose of use

Setts are versatile and strong elements that are widely used about their mechanical and beauty properties. This type of Porphyry is particularly suitable for outdoor use to creat pavings, sidewalks and pedestrian areas, where their strange to wear and tear and weathering is essential. Used to mark out flowerbeds and green areas, they create a harmonious and functional visual contrast between paved areas and green areas. Also used in areas with little traffic, such as parking spaces or private pathways. About their high compressive strength, setts can resist even high loads without significant deformation or damage. In urban areas, they are often used for roadsides and roundabouts, enhancing both the appearance and durability of the infrastructure. From an architectural point of view, paving stones are also important in the landscape field. They can be used to create decorative walls or external stairs, giving squares a rustic but refined look. The wide range of colors of Porphyry allows these stones to be harmoniously integrated into different projects, always guaranteeing a pleasant, aesthetic result. Also often chosen for the restoration of historic buildings or archaeological sites where it’s important to preserve the original and authentic look.

Laying of Setts

First of all it’s essential to prepare adequately the substrate. It must be stable and well compacted. The substrate used is mainly a layer of gravel or sand, which is then levelled to obtain a flat surface. Once the substrate has been prepared, the setts will be layed down by hand to the desired pattern. It is important to maintain a constant spaces between the setts in order to obtain a uniform joint, which is then filled with mortar or polymer sand. To ensure perfect adhesion, they can be lightly tapped with a rubber hammer. Its essential to create expansion joints between the various elements to absorb any thermal expansion and prevent cracks in the finished surface. When the laying is completed, it is advisable to clean carefully the surface and remove any mortar or sand residue. Lastly its recommended to seal up the setts to increase their resistance to the elements and to simplicate maintenance over time. Following these techniques and precautions it is possible to obtain a long-lasting result of great beauty.