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Flagstone Gallery

 

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There are three basic shape categories that all flagstone can be classified into:


 

IRREGULAR OR BROKEN: No rhyme or reason to sizes or shapes. All edges are jagged and pieces must be chiseled or sawed to fit close together.

 
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SEMI-IRREGULAR: No rhyme or reason to sizes or shapes, however some edges are straight and some are curved or angled. Generally rectangular in shape.

 
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SQUARE CUT: All corners are ninety degree angles and they come in standard size.

 
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Wet Or Dry Construction ?

 

Wet Construction

The basic ingredients in this type of construction are a 4" gravel base, a 4" reinforced concrete slab and then the flagstone is set into 1" of grout setting bed.

PROS-More permanent construction and less maintenance

CONS-More costly, best installed by a professional


 

Dry Construction:

The basic ingredients in this type of construction are 4" compacted base of Quarry Process and then the flagstone is set into 1" of Concrete Sand. Stone dust, sand or gravel is used between the stones for the joints. There are several variations of the dry laid method and it is best top have a contractor decide which method is the best for the specific jobsite conditions. An edging of some type is best to help minimize the stones from shifting.

PROS-More cost effective, can usually be installed by the average person

CONS-Joints require maintenance, shifting stones can occur.