For most of his patios this old house landscaping contractor roger cook favors 1 to 2 inch thick bluestone a tough sandstone quarried in new york pennsylvania and vermont.
This old house flagstone patio.
This patio features flagstone with a cleft finish created by splitting the stone into natural layers.
Flagstone walkway step by step instructions.
Cut through the sod and roots along the hose using a flat blade shovel or edger.
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In this video this old house landscape contractor roger cook explains how to lay a flagstone walkway.
Use a garden hose to lay out the shape and location of the 3 foot wide walkway.
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For this project roger designed and built a 15 by 25 foot waterfront patio plus a flight of stone steps leading up to an existing brick landing.
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Setting stone is similar to laying bathroom tile roger says.
How to install a bluestone patio.
Simply hit it with a hose.
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Mix seven parts stone dust with one part portland cement.
That s why this old house landscape contractor roger cook chose native goshen stone for this patio nestled along the craggy massachusetts coast in manchester by the sea.
Spread several inches of pack material across patio area.
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Add just enough water to hydrate the mixture.
This old house landscape contractor roger cook helps a homeowner repair a cracked stone walkway.
Free form flagstone photo by john gruen.
You prepare a base level each piece and fill in the joints.
Looks aside flagstone endures all sorts of climate conditions though it may get a little warm.
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In this video this old house landscape contractor roger cook explains how to lay a bluestone patio.
Whether used for a garden path or a back patio flagstone lends a natural look to outdoor spaces.
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