In this video this old house landscape contractor roger cook explains how to lay a bluestone patio.
This old house bluestone patio.
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Slip a short length of 1x3 under each end of the taut line.
Stretch a mason s line across the patio from top of stairs to house.
In this video this old house landscape contractor roger cook helps a homeowner install a bluestone patio in an urban backyard.
Spread several inches of pack material across patio area.
Steps for installing a bluestone patio call the utility company to confirm that there aren t any buried cables wires or pipes in the patio area.
Use a shovel to remove all the topsoil exposing the undisturbed subsoil.
In this video this old house landscape contractor roger cook resets an uneven bluestone patio.
This old house senior technical editor mark powers recently built a patio out of this hearty type of bluestone in his backyard.
Rake the pack material smooth then tamp with a plate compactor.
Add just enough water to hydrate the mixture.