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Nothing says, “Welcome to my Backyard” like a beautiful Scotia Slate patio. Brigitte laid down her stones as a perfect complement to her new stone wall and her stone fireplace.
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DO consider what type and colour of slate would work best for your yard. There are many different types and shades.
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DON’T start on a surface that is not properly prepared – you’ll just make work for yourself later.
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Nova Scotia Slate
- Level and grade the area where the slate will be laid. If you are creating a patio area, it should be level throughout. Slate laid next to the foundation of a house should be graded slightly so that run off is carried away from the foundation.
- You may need to excavate the area slightly if you want the stones to be level with a deck or walkway.
- When the area is level, cover the surface with landscaping cloth. This serves as an even surface for the flagstones and prevents weeds from growing through.
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- Cover the landscaping cloth with a layer of stonedust. (see fig. A)
- Place the flagstones on the cloth, leaving a gap between each. Fit the pieces together like a puzzle, varying sizes and shapes. (see fig. B)
- When all the stones are in place, fill in the gaps between the stones with stonedust. Distribute the stonedust evenly using a stiff-bristle broom. (see fig. C)
- Once that is done, Brigitte can set up her fabulous new patio set, and enjoy her fantastic back yard, which is now 100% done! (see fig. D)
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Fig. D |
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