Outdoor Living Ideas Brochure
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YOUR GREAT OUTDOORS INSPIRATION FOR YOUR DIY OUTDOOR PARADISE

In this photo: Serenity 200 fireplace with custom centerpiece, Normandy landscaping stones and Autumn Ridge concrete pavers 3

Start Living in Your Great Outdoors INSPIRATION FOR YOUR DIY OUTDOOR RETREAT Are you looking for some inspiration for your backyard or customizable and can fit most needs or spaces. Not only outdoor living space? Well, you came to the right place. are these products durable and long-lasting, they are Take your time. We’re here to help. also probably more affordable than you think. Whether you want to start small with a fire pit or you’re ready to Browse through our idea book and see what others transform an average back yard into a luxurious outdoor have created using General Shale Outdoor...

Columns, Benches, Mailboxes Fireplaces and More 18 Patio and Pathway Pavers 26 Retaining Walls 34 Next Steps to Get Started In this photo: Serenity 200 fireplace with custom centerpiece and hearth surround, VERSA-LOK® Normandy Mosaic retaining walls, Riverside concrete pavers

In this photo: Custom patio wall using Normandy weathered landscaping stones 7

Columns, Mailboxes, Fireplaces and More EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR AN EYE-CATCHING EXTERIOR While we offer a variety of customizable products, some prefer a simpler way to create a beautiful design. If that’s you, we have a number of do-it-yourself Outdoor Living Kits already designed that might be just what’s missing from your outdoor space. They’re a great way to add beauty and value to your home! Looking for project ideas? Check out GeneralShale.com for outdoor inspiration galleries featuring our DIY Outdoor Living Products and much more.

In this photo: Serenity 200 fireplace with custom centerpiece, Normandy landscaping stones and Autumn Ridge concrete pavers 11

In this photo: Sentinel 100 Mailbox In this photo: custom-built brick columns GREAT OUTDOOR IDEA Create a lasting first impression with a brick or stone mailbox. Then, use our pathway pavers as the grand entrance leading to your front door. In this photo: Autumn Ridge concrete pavers, Normandy weathered landscaping stones Product availability may vary by geographic location. Please visit your local General Shale retail location or contact your local General Shale representative for product availability in your area. 12

In this photo: Customized Paladin Garden Column with light accessory In this photo: Custom-built mailbox using Salem Creek Tudor brick and Arriscraft Citadel® building stone Paladin Garden Column COL-100 Column Upgrade COL-UPGRD 13

Entertainer 75 Round Fire Pit FPR-75 Gathering 75 Square Fire Pit FPS-75 Serenity 200 Fireplace (shown with rock-face lintel) FPL-200

Retreat Garden Bench BCH-100 Serenity 100 Fireplace FPL-100 Stacker 150 Wood Box (x 2) WBX-150 Serenity 150 Fireplace FPL-150 Stacker 150 Wood Box (x 2) WBX-150 Serenity 200 Fireplace (shown with rock-face lintel) FPL-200 Stacker 200 Wood Box (x 2) WBX-200 15

In this photo: Serenity 200 fireplace with Stacker 200 wood boxes 17

Patio and Pathway Pavers LEAD THE WAY TO YOUR NEW OUTDOORS What’s a great way to have all the benefits of a concrete sidewalk or patio, while maintaining the natural feel, you ask? That’s a very specific question, but we have a simple answer – pavers. Not only do clay and concrete pavers endure over time, but they also come in different colors so you can put your own touch on your new path or pool deck. As an accentuation to your beautiful pavers design, add even more interest with outdoor lighting accessories, landscaping stone or other outdoor features. Like our Facebook page for more...

In this photo: Autumn Ridge concrete pavers, Normandy weathered landscaping stones 21

GREAT OUTDOOR IDEA Give your driveway or patio the update you want with the quality you need using concrete and clay pavers. In this photo: Autumn Ridge concrete pavers In this photo: Riverside concrete pavers Concrete paver products are not available to customers in the Mountain Region. CONCRETE PAVERS Weathered-Edged | Concrete Paver 22 Autumn Ridge

CLAY PAVERS In this photo: Autumn Ridge concrete pavers Brookstown In this photo: Riverside concrete pavers Harbourtown 23

Paver Bond Patterns A wide variety of bond patterns are possible. The bond patterns shown are only a small sample of possible configurations. To view more, please visit our website at GeneralShale.com or download our mobile app. For technical information about bond patterns, please contact a General Shale sales representative. In this photo: Riverside concrete pavers CURVED / CIRCULAR Great for a more modern garden where angular layouts are prevalent 24 IRREGULAR Beautiful in landscapes that are inspired by European-style “natural growth” gardens A little more complicated, but perfect...

CONCRETE PATTERN EXAMPLES Discover the perfect product for your building project by browsing Outdoor Living products from your mobile device. Calculate an estimated cost of pavers and save for easy sharing with other key Georgian Bond Basket Weave Bond Chateau Bond decision makers like a spouse or contractor. A running total automatically provides you with the details needed to estimate the cost of materials. The General Shale app makes building projects easy from concept to completion! Waterford Bond Herringbone Bond Craftsman Bond Oxford Bond

Retaining Walls ADD BEAUTY TO THOSE TRICKY SPACES Yes, we have even more ways to help improve your outdoor living space. Let’s talk about retaining walls. They are a great way to tame that steep slope in your yard and turn it into a beautiful, layered terrace of flowers and shrubbery; not to mention the extra usable space a retaining wall can add to your patio area! For more inspiration, visit our Houzz site at Houzz.com/pro/generalshale/general-shale.

In this photo: Buff Mosaic weathered retaining wall and Riverside concrete pavers 29

In this photo: Gray Mosaic weathered retaining wall GREAT OUTDOOR IDEA Create a one-of-a-kind landscape while keeping everything in its place with retaining wall solutions. In this photo: VERSA-LOK® Buff Mosaic weathered retaining wall 30