Irvine Flagstone Patio
A patio made by layering flagstone onto the patio is called a flagstone patio. Just like sandstone, limestone, and shale, flagstone also is a naturally occurring sedimentary stone. Igneous rocks, like granite and basalt, are naturally created from molten lava. On the contrary, the stone is hardened sediment layers, created out of clay, sand, and organic sediments.
Irvine Concrete Pros – Your Flagstone Patio Experts
Sedimentary sandstone procured from Arizona has been used in flagstone patios since 1900. It is lightweight, resistant to heat absorption, and pale in color. Moreover, it is flat and thin. Porosity poses a big issue while using it for patios. We at Irvine Concrete Pres have the experience and knowhow to identify the right materials.
Give us a call at (949) 541-6363 to find out how we can help you with your flagstone patio in Irvine.
Factors Affecting your Patios
If you have patios made out of Metaphoric Quartzite, you may need to change the same because of the following reasons.
- Moisture may trickle into the porosity of the sandstone and may expand, leading to flaking
- If located adjacent to any irrigated area, overspray may affect the sandstone
- Sandstone is affected by chlorinated water of the adjacent swimming pool.
- Low spots may occur due to regular wear and tear.
- Constant spills and grilling may discolor the sandstone
Hence, it is recommended to use flagstone for your existing patios or as your new project.
Reasons for Choosing Flagstone Patio
- The flexibility of color, design, and thickness
- The Texture that provides a non-slipping surface with improved traction
- Options for being laid as a solid surface or for being integrated with concrete or stone
Color Options
As flagstone occurs naturally, they have three natural colors; blue, red, and bluff (Brown).
Red flagstone patios will have a perfect contrasting effect on the surrounding green color. Hence, you will find this color most befitting if you are dwelling in a wooden area. Flagstone patios of red colors are complemented by rock walls, fountains, evergreen shrubs, and witch hazel.
Blue flagstone floors were commonly made during medieval times. You too may like to look medieval. If you like, we can make it chisel out concrete steps to look like natural stone. You will get the best aesthetic value of the blue flagstone patio if your patio is adjacent to your swimming pool.
The buff-colored flagstone gives a sun-baked appearance and will look perfect if sloped down to a retaining wall.
Benefits of Flagstone Patios
- Any gift of nature is ‘only’ one of its kinds. Thus, by installing flagstone patios, you infuse a unique element to your space.
- The durability is much higher compared to its visual appeal. Thus, you save costs in the shape of time and effort.
- It requires low maintenance and little upkeep. If you find a stone damaged, just fix it.
- By laying the flagstone dry, the surface becomes permeable, benefitting the ground-capture run-off. It reduces the evaporation of water.
- You can encourage grass, moss, and hardy ground cover to grow between the flagstones.
- It can be made to look formal or informal by laying them either in a repeated pattern or by using irregularly cut flagstone.
- If you an ardent admirer of nature, you will never like your patio to be laid with anything other than flagstone.
It is time, you call Irvine Concrete Pros at (949) 541-6363 and make your patio a part of nature!
