Old World Look Combines with Modern Technology
Southern architecture is steeped in tradition. Features like wide porches, tall windows and high ceilings are remnants of a time when air circulation was key to staying cool, but these elements can still be found in modern designs. In the same way, building materials have transcended time. Plank siding, Savannah brick, wood floors and tabby surfaces are traditional materials that can still be found in many modern coastal homes.
Traditional tabby, also known as “coastal concrete,” is a mix of lime, sand and water and is primarily found in communities along the Southern Atlantic coast. Commonly used during colonial days because of its sturdiness and resilience to humidity, the lime portion of the recipe was often acquired by burning and crushing oyster shells. This is why tabby
contains the shell pieces that give it a unique appearance.
In a nod to this classic Southern material, Savannah Surfaces now offers a durable paver that showcases the beauty of tabby. Old World Tabby combines natural shell products with modern technology to create a beautiful, unique paving stone. It is offered in both a hand-made concrete version and a porcelain version. Available in three coastal colors, these pavers are an ideal surface solution for pool decks, patios, porches, and architectural elements. Old World Tabby is an exclusive, one of a kind paver.
The pavers are available in 3/4” for mortar set sand set, gravel set or grass set applications. The concrete version is available in 1-1/4” and 2” with 2” coping.
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