Dog urine on sandstone - Will it stain???

[saraharnold]

I am going to lay a patio and would like to use indian sandstone. I have 2 dogs though that may occasionally pee (and even poo) on the patio! Please could anyone let me know whether this would stain the slabs - would it be better to use cast slabs such as bradstone etc?

Thanks very much
Sarah

[Tony McC]

The stone will stand up to urine and doggy-doo better than the concrete, but I would recommend that you
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<li>use a sealant to protect the stone
<li>have effective, trapped drainage installed to facilitate washing down
<li>ensure the jointing is sound and waterproofed so the urine cannot get through to the bedding layer.
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[saraharnold]

Tony,

Thank you very much for your helpful advice. Natural slabs are much nicer so I am glad that they will be better.

Cheers Sarah