i's guessing that is REAL tile - hopefully it will perform well over the years,,, usually the grout joints are not maintained & water penetrates only to collect & freeze thereby lifting/breaking the tile(s),,, you 1st notice the damage by the 'hollow' sound of leather heels on the patio,,, nevertheless, GREAT appearance !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful job. Why would the homeowner let it go that far downhill? I agree with Four Season...slick and also not practical for beverages in glass; one drop glass everywhere. LOL maybe they do not entertain or have well behaved quests. This would not work out well around our pool but it is beautiful.
Beautiful style and workmanship.
Though I would have picked a different stucco color.
CP