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This old house flagstone patio.
Mix seven parts stone dust with one part portland cement.
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.
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Whether used for a garden path or a back patio flagstone lends a natural look to outdoor spaces.
How to install a natural stone patio with fire pit.
In this video this old house landscape contractor roger cook explains how to lay a flagstone walkway.
Add just enough water to hydrate the mixture.
Spread several inches of pack material across patio area.
Simply hit it with a hose.
Setting stone is similar to laying bathroom tile roger says.
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The rough and tumble material shrugs off brunch guests spilled wine just as easily as it does mud from garden boots.
This old house landscape contractor roger cook helps a homeowner repair a cracked stone walkway.
In this video this old house landscape contractor roger cook explains how to lay a bluestone patio.
Laying a beautiful brick patio with this old house landscape contractor roger cook.
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.
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.
This patio features flagstone with a cleft finish created by splitting the stone into natural layers.
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Free form flagstone photo by john gruen.
Rake the pack material smooth then tamp with a plate compactor.
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How to install a bluestone patio.