step 4

I kind of want to skip right ahead to the after pictures since I finally took them, BUT I have posted the whole process so I am going to go ahead with the previously scheduled step 4 : )

 

Step 4

We last left off with them doing most of the brick work, and we had a delivery of bluestone.

 (my bonus for spring overtime)    : )

So that weekend they finished up all the brick and had most of the bluestone done! woo hoo! 

That bluestone is HEAVY! I don't know how those strong men lift and place those stones!

 

 

 

 

All they had left was a little bit more bluestone by the curve, then put an edge on the brick, and sweep stone dust in the joints.  Instead of a metal or plastic edge they poured a small concrete wedge around the edge of the brick, then the grass or mulch just goes right over it like it isn't even there! yay!

 

 

 

 

The patio pattern and material is Random Rectangular Bluestone, more specifically, Full Range, Natural Cleft.  Full Range means the colors vary and are not all a uniform gray (uniform gray is available if you desire it) and Natural Cleft means the surface is a little rough and varied (a smooth surface is available if you desire it).  If you want to know more (Like anyone really wants to know more! ha! ) This website explains the difference well. : )   (link to be posted soon)

The patio was close to getting done, but the house and yard were still in rough shape, so that was on our to do list for memorial day weekend!

 

 

 

Next patio post will be official after pictures! Are you as excited as I am????? Do you want to come over for wine and dinner??????? YAY!