The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Fri Mar 18, 2016 3:19 pm**

We've just had an Indian sandstone patio laid in sunset buff (Bradstone) and the landscaper has suggested his standard cement jointing grey colour using his gun. I had preferred a warmer colour in buff so he has said he can dye his mix. Will this colour fade and is there a better alternative? I've seen weatherpoint 360 in the brochure. Another landscaper had quoted us using a resin mix.

I've had a look at some posts on here and see there can be issues with green jointing and algae. Our patio is north facing and unfortunately has a 6ft yew hedge on one side. Our previous patio suffered with slime and algae. We have had better drainage put in this time so hoping that helps.
Many thanks.

Posted: **Sat Mar 19, 2016 7:15 am**

Personally I like a contrast, so it would be the cement for me or a grey weatherpoint/resin. It highlights the joints.
Probably whatever colour you use will be dark grey within a year or so anyway.

Your new patio will likely suffer the same issues as the previous

Posted: **Sat Mar 19, 2016 8:16 am**

use grey, buff looks nice when the patio is brand new but discolours very quickly

don't use dye as this will fade in a short period of time

Posted: **Sun Mar 20, 2016 9:24 am**

I agree with Mick and Mark. I find the best way to get a lighter colour joint is to play with the mix of the mortar and use white cement.
If you can get red building sand, yellow plastering sand and orange sharp sand. When mixed in equal measures in makes a lime effect mortar which is quite pleasing to the eye.

Posted: **Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:45 pm**

Thanks sy7 that sounds a great idea to put to my landscaper. I was a bit doubtful about the dye he suggested adding.

The Brew Cabin

Sunset buff - which jointing? - North facing & 6ft hedge