Using natural stone in outdoor living design is a popular option many homeowners opt for. Flagstone is well loved for its various uses in walkways, porches, patio designs, and more, but there’s plenty you might not know about flagstone and its uses in masonry construction.
Flagstone is created from large stone slabs that are cut into smaller shapes. This is one of the great benefits of flagstone, since each piece is unique, and you can find it in varying sizes. This makes it a perfect choice for many different projects. As mentioned, flagstone can be used for a wide variety of masonry construction, including flooring, patios, walkways, and roofing.
What’s interesting about flagstone is the large flat slabs of rock it originates from have actually been cut into the sheetlike shapes as well. Sedimentary rocks are used most often for this since they are easiest to cut into.
There are many different types of flagstone that can be utilized in your masonry construction. Some of the most common are:
- Slate
- Sandstone
- Quartzite
- Bluestone
- Limestone
- Basalt
Each of these rocks can be found in certain places across the United States, and some are better for certain projects than others. One of the great things about flagstone is you can pick and choose which stone will work best for you and your project.
Since the types of flagstone available often depend on regions, a bit of research is necessary to figure out what kinds of flagstone you can find around you. Looking into pricing will be good to do as well since that can often vary depending on the flagstone you want.
One important thing that we contractors often do is order a bit more stone than necessary for a project, just in case of any flaws or irregularities in the stones. We want to build you something extremely beautiful, and since rocks aren’t man-made, there are often going to be specific cuts or styles or tones in the rocks that you might prefer that we will have to sift out. It’s always great to be prepared!
It’s also important to note that flagstone can change color over time depending on the type of rock it’s made from. So, you might want to reconsider your choice if you’re really in love with the color of the rock you’ve chosen! Don’t worry, no matter what sort of flagstone you choose, though, College Station Covered Porch and Outdoor Kitchens will construction something beautiful with it! If you’re interested in our masonry contracting services, give us a call or fill out the form on our contact page today!
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