Cleaning flagstone with acid wash
After the flagstone walkway is completed and the mortar has set, it is necessary to wash the stone of its concrete residue and “drippings.” It’s most common to acid wash the walkway or patio.
Sidewalk washout
One of our customers had an area on the side of their house where the water was washing away dirt from the house. There are a couple AC units sitting on concrete pads. Storm water coming out of the gutter was washing away the dirt and silt mixture causing the concrete pad to break apart. [...]
Thoughts on flagstone walkway
On yesterday’s post, I highlighted a video by This Old House on laying a flagstone walkway. For the average homeowner and do-it-yourselfer, this type of walkway is a great weekend project. But for those who want to take their weekend project to the next level, here are some questions to ask yourself. Before you start [...]
Cutting and trimming flagstone
Cutting and trimming flagstone can be a simple and seamless process if done right. Here are a couple points to help you as you work on your next project. The biggest mistake is to just jump in and start pounding away at the stone. The goal is to make a precise cut that flows with your design [...]
