The new patio

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The new patio

Postby mr Henry on Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:25 pm

I struggled with this decission for quite some time and decided on Bluestone or Flagstone. Slate's too slippery and Tumbled brick is an insult to the builder who handmade and installed all the brick around here. The stone I used are 50 years old and were only good on one side making things more difficult. Out of 450 sq. ft. I have 2 sq. ft. leftover... I have yet to fill the joints with Polymeric sand and I also trimed the slabs on the stoop since these pictures were takin. I couldn't use a Chop off Saw to cut the radius so I cut everything with a circular saw. [url]Image[img][url][/url][/img]Image[/url]
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Re: The new patio

Postby KristenS on Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:21 pm

Oh, that's just gorgeous! Congratulations on doing such a beautiful job.
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Re: The new patio

Postby SkipW on Wed Aug 10, 2011 9:50 pm

Nice work!

I can only imagine cutting all those pieces with a circular saw :shock:

It really turned out nice (and sloped well away from the foundation!)
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Re: The new patio

Postby nowwhat? on Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:30 am

That looks fabulous....good job!
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Re: The new patio

Postby melissakd on Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:34 am

Just lovely. It gives such a quiet overall impression of quality and workmanship that it has made me realize how cheap and loud most McLandscaping is.

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Re: The new patio

Postby Don M on Thu Aug 11, 2011 1:21 pm

Excellent work & terrific results!
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Re: The new patio

Postby oldhouseluvr on Thu Aug 11, 2011 5:37 pm

Nicely done! Love the way the stone curves to follow the driveway.
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Re: The new patio

Postby angolito on Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:19 pm

I can't add any more legit kudos than you already garnered!!!!! great job!!!!
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Re: The new patio

Postby Kansas. 1911. on Fri Aug 12, 2011 11:15 am

Oh, but allow me to add yet one more legit kudo.

I am noticing gutters these days. It seems you have gone underground with your rainwater. Now if that just isn't the coolest thing. Was that part of the prep work?

The coloring and the curve are the best parts.
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Re: The new patio

Postby S Melissa on Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:04 pm

Very nice! Next pic I want to see you sitting on your lovely patio - a beverage of choice in your hand, and a big happy grin! Enjoy your efforts!
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