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Flagstone Patio and Mulch: He's Already Started!
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Posted by kat53 z7aVA (My Page) on Sat, Nov 4, 06 at 12:04
| My husband is determined to construct a flagstone patio on a bed of hardwood mulch. The information that I have read indicates that the flagstone should be placed over sand or gravel. Will placing the flagstone over the mulch work???? |
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RE: Flagstone Patio and Mulch: He's Already Started!
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| I'm no expert, but I know that's a really bad idea. As the mulch decomposes, the patio will settle and be uneven. It will also likely heave from frost. Everything I've ever read says to lay it on sand or gravel too. Have him talk to whoever you got the flagstone from. He's not going to be happy when he has to redo the whole thing. It's much better to do it right the first time. |
RE: Flagstone Patio and Mulch: He's Already Started!
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| Ditto what jugglerguy said. |
RE: Flagstone Patio and Mulch: He's Already Started!
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| jugglerguy is correct. For a patio that will last for years to come, install a 4" layer of 21a or crushed stone as a base. then screed 1" of concrete sand as your bedding. set the flagstones in this and sweep sand in the joints. |
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