Flagstone Patio Contractor Northern Virginia

How flagstone patios are built in Northern Virginia? The question is answered simply: we base our flagstone patios on a concrete base. Fairfax is arguably the best at building flagstone patios in northern Virginia. Once you and one of our representatives decide on a design, budget, and materials to be used. The next step is to refine the design of your flagstone patio to meet your budget. Almost all of our flagstone patios are built on a concrete base. The reason for building a flagstone patio on a concrete base is that it will not shift and will stand the test of time. What type of concrete should be used for building a breathtaking flagstone patio? The answer is simply ready mix concrete designed with a 3500 psi mix. The first step in designing your patio is to lay out a plan we have come up with to accept the concrete base. Once you have approved the plans, we will install 4 inches of 3500 PSI concrete to create the base of your patio. One important step in getting your Northern Virginia flagstone patio is to do what we call a stone selection. This simply means we will take you to a little stone yard and have you pick out all the flagstone before it is delivered to your house. This assures that you’re getting the proper colors and sizes that meet your needs for the design that has been produced. If there is one important step in building a fantastic flagstone patio is to get the grade right on the slab right. Once the concrete has hydrated in the forms, start installing the flagstone. Fairfax Contractor always sets their flagstone in a mixture of Portland cement and fine masonry sand. Once all the flagstone has been laid, and the joints between the stones have been finished, we will remove the forms of your patio. Of course, we will clean the job site and utilize an acid wash to remove any excess mortar that may remain on your flagstone.