Patios of flagstone, limestone, bluestone and other natural stone, laid on a firm base for a timeless look that suits Tennessee homes.
Natural stone brings color, texture and character that no manufactured surface quite matches. Tennessee has a long tradition of limestone and fieldstone in walls and walks, and flagstone, bluestone and travertine patios look at home beside brick, siding and mature trees. Nashville owners choose stone for patios, fire pit areas and walkways when they want a surface with a story.
Your designer helps you choose the stone, thickness and finish, and you review samples in your own light. The crew excavates, builds a compacted base, sets the stone on a mortar bed or a stable stone dust base, cuts pieces to fit and finishes joints with mortar, polymeric sand or stone dust. Edges, steps and transitions are detailed, and drainage is planned so water leaves the surface instead of pooling.
Limestone, sandstone, bluestone and flagstone differ in color, texture and slip resistance, so samples help you pick the one that fits your home.
A dry laid stone patio is flexible and repairable, while a mortared one is firm and tight. Each suits different sites and styles.
Thicker stone handles heavier loads and furniture, and thin stone needs a firm mortar bed over a concrete base.
Color and shape change from stone to stone, which gives the patio character, and the layout is planned so the pieces fit well.
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BeforeAfterSamples, thickness and finish chosen.
Compacted stone or concrete bed.
Fitted for a good pattern.
On sand, stone dust or mortar.
Mortar, sand or stone dust.
Surface cleaned and care explained.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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You tell us how you want to use your outdoor space. One call sets up a visit that fits your day.
A designer walks the yard, measures, notes slope, drainage, sun, trees and utilities and listens to your goals.
You see a layout, materials and a written scope with the base, drainage, structures and schedule before anything begins.
Utility marking is requested, the area is excavated and a compacted stone base and drainage are built first.
Surfaces, walls, structures and features are built in a clear order, with checks and photos along the way.
The site is cleaned up, the space is explained on a walk-through and care tips are shared.
Natural cleft surfaces usually have good traction, and smooth cut or honed stone can be slick when wet. We recommend finishes for patios and pool areas.
Flagstone is cut from natural rock in irregular shapes, while pavers are uniform manufactured units. Each makes a different look.
Some stone benefits from sealer to resist stains and moisture, and others are best left natural. We explain what fits yours.
Dark and dense stones can get warm in full sun, and lighter colors stay cooler.
Yes, with thicker stone and a deeper base for loads, and steps use stone cut for safe treads.
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