How To Flagstone

March 3, 2010

What type of porch step riser should we use – brick, flagstone or bluestone?

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We installed a brick walkway leading up to our front porch (which is plain concrete). What type of stair tread should we use?

The house is tan siding with red, black and tan brick, and the paver walkway is a tumbled small rectangle in a running bond pattern.

We have one step, so we want it to look great! Any thoughts?

Where does flagstone come from and whats the process to extract it?

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I was under the impression it is derived from limestone, but I'm defenitly not certain or too clear on that.
I need to know what to look for (rock formations before you break it open to get it)
Whats the easiest way to get it?
Thanks for your help!

River Oaks Stepping Stone Patio

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We were contacted by a family in River Oaks who requested that we completely remodel their pool and the yard that surrounded it. They wanted to get rid of the pool's "L-Shape" construction and have it redesigned with a curved, linear structure and rounded ends. They also wanted to surround the pool with something very differe...... (more...)

Creativity With Decorative Concrete

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Decorative concrete, also known as patterned concrete and stamped concrete, is quickly becoming a popular alternative to traditional paving stones. Creating an outdoor patio or walkway with brick, flagstone or other pavers is an aesthetically pleasing look for your yard, but is not a universally viable option because of poten...... (more...)

Just Pave it

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The front entry of your house is where first impressions are made. Though not usually a primary living area, the walkway, steps, porch and front door will receive more visitors and traffic than any other area of your home. This is also the face your house presents to the street. So if you want to increase the resale value of ...... (more...)

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