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Description
Flagstone is a natural stone that is cut to form a shallow flat slab. Flagstone pavers is a generic term given to any flat slabs of natural paving stone material that is specifically sourced from a stone quarry. They are usually derived of natural stone materials such as sandstone, slate or limestone because these type of natural materials are easily split and cut into slabs, whereas concrete and brick pavers are manufactured at the paver plant.
Flagstone pavers and pavements are very popular among homeowners because they are one of the most attractive types of paving material, they are more suited to residential use. Their commercial use is not so popular due to their higher cost and complex laying processes.
Application
Most flagstone jobs are used for pathways and smaller patios. Natural flagstone is more expensive than alternative paver methods. This is due to the availability and location flagstone comes from. We use mostly Pennsylvania blue stone and Tennessee field or flagstone. There are many options to cater to almost anyone’s needs or specific taste.
Flagstone can be laid in three type of settings. 1) Mortar set- this is where the base is prepared and a 3-4 inch thick flood base is poured onto the ground and each piece is then set in place and leveled. After drying the joints are filled with grout and cleaned . This is the most expensive method but does offer quite a breath taking look. 2) all of the above listed method is done with exception of the grouting and in place a polymeric joint sand is used instead. And the 3) option is to set the flagstone “ organically “ which means the stones are dropped onto a prepared dirt base and then grass, mulch or smaller stones are swept in to give a nice contrasting look. This method can be done at an very affordable price range.
Sizes & Colors
The sizes for flagstone are usually ‘organic” meaning the way it was mined or broken at the quarry. But some stones do come cut in pre-determined sizes and thicknesses to give us the option for custom installs involving fireplaces, steps and columns. The colors will always vary and depending on the region can vary drastically from each other. Most common colors are browns/tans, blues/grays, orange/brown.
Benefits
The benefits of choosing a natural stone is that you are choosing a product that will last throughout time. It will not fade in color. It does not require sealing and it gives you as a homeowner a distinguished look sure to impress anyone!
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