calendar_today 02.10.2012 -
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11+ Laying Flagstone In Sand
PNG. Back when i used to lay brick patios i would use course sand or quarry screenings. Fit irregularly shaped pavers carefully so you leave about the same space between each stone.
Flagstone Irwin Stone from www.irwinstone.com
The natural stone slabs laid in sand have sagged over the years, forming trip hazard joints. Now its just sand, and when it rains or the hose is on it, it washes out. Dry laid flagstone is the most affordable option at $1,900 to $4,400 on average.
Use a rubber mallet to firmly set the stone in the sand.
You should initially prepare the area by removing the top layer of soil with any grass/roots etc. The stones have not budged in 13 years and i suspect they will still look swell 50 years from now. Lay the flagstone loosely in the hole to make sure it will fit. The flagstone naturally separates along the striation lines, resulting in a flat rock that makes laying these stones as a relatively flat flooring very simple.
