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mbella

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#21 · Aug 25, 2005

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Marc, did you use polymer for the joints? We're in the process of installing an irregular, dry lay walkway. I'll post pics when we finish.

 

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#22 · Aug 25, 2005

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Hey Mike, how's the year going?
On occasion yes we will use it but typically (99% of the time) we just use stone dust, it really does a good job, it matches the stone color well, and binds up pretty good so we don't worry too much about it. Definitely post a pic when you're done as I always enjoy seeing your work.
Take it easy
Mark

 

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#23 · Aug 26, 2005

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I gotta take the pics tommorrow then I will post um up.Have you seen this one yet?It was my first attempt at AZ flag sitting area plus the garden pathways.I did the whole garden for a freind of mine but my 1st time with a larger area.This was about 3 years ago

 

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#24 · Aug 27, 2005

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I was $$ limited with this job or I would have used more stone and not filed in with plain gravel that's for sure..You can see where I messed up on the bed edges,but it's holding great and is solid as a rock.
This whole area was a parking dirt spot when I started the job.

 

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#25 · Aug 30, 2005

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rscritch said:

ive been reading different ways to install flagstone patios, the company that i work for uses Oak select flagstone and lays it in a 3-4" mortar base over and 8" sub base, ive been reading that your supose to use a concrete sub base and was wondering which way was correct, also im wanting to install one for my girl friends parents and they want to pay me but im not sure how to charge, ive installed tons of them but never bothered to find out how much they cost

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Figure out all your materials and labor costs and then add what you want
to net in profit. Yes, for mortar jointing it has to be on a slab. If your
girls parents are trying to save a buck, grass seams look great and laying
the flag for that is much easier.

Here is a stoop and walk on a slab with crushed blue mixed in the mortar.
Larger seams are ok on a slab.

Marcus: Really nice joint lines. Great work!