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Flagstone, Bluestone and Natural Stone Steps and Landings. Flagstone, Bluestone and Natural Stone Step and Landing Construction in Delaware County, also Landscaping and Hardscaping in Philadelphia, Chester County & Montgomery County and PA Main Line. |
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Please view various examples of our flagstone and bluestone steps by clicking on the following links: |
Flagstone and Bluestone steps can be constructed with various different risers,
treads, and various shades of gray. The height and length of the hill is measured to
determine the number of steps, the height of each riser, and the length of each
tread. Different
construction techniques can be used that will have a big influence on the
price. Shown below are some of the different ways flagstone and
bluestone steps
can be constructed. Flagstone or Bluestone masonry steps must be constructed on a
concrete footer below the frost line which can add significantly to the
cost. Bluestone treads could be used as treads on segmental
retaining wall risers. Steps are
constructed on a 6-inch base of compacted crushed stone, and at least
8-inches of wall stones below grade, but they do not require a concrete
foundation so they are more economical than masonry steps. Flagstone
or Bluestone could be used as a veneer over concrete steps that
are in sound shape and can allow for the extra 2-inches that the bluestone veneer will add. Solid one piece
bluestone or other natural stone blocks 6-in. thick can be
installed as complete steps. Flagstone or bluestone can also be used inside tie riser as
treads or landings inside the ties. (see
below). Please view
some examples of our flagstone and bluestone steps below
Click
here for details of Step Construction using segmental retaining wall
risers For more information scroll down to see photos of various types of flagstone & bluestone steps and what we can do for your property. Additional examples of each type can be seen by clicking on the links below:
All steps shown were constructed by Robert J. Kleinberg Landscape Design and Construction. He is an ICPI Certified Concrete Paver Installer and a NCMA Certified Segmental Retaining Wall Installer. He is also an EP Henry Authorized Hardscaping Contractor.
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Flagstone Treads With SRW Risers Steps Flagstone or bluestone treads could be used as treads on segmental
retaining wall risers. Steps are
constructed on a 6-inch base of compacted crushed stone, and at least
8-inches of wall stones below grade, but they do not require a concrete
foundation so they are more economical than masonry steps.
Flagstone or bluestone treads are installed with Segmental retaining wall adhesive. |
Flagstone Treads On Pewter Blend Terrace Wall Risers - Swarthmore, Delaware County, PA 19081 |
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Flagstone Treads On Pewter Blend Terrace Wall Risers - Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA 19026 |
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Masonry Bluestone Steps - Merion Station, Montgomery County, Main Line, PA 19066 Shown below are bluestone steps with solid treads mortared onto risers constructed with tumbled flagstone wall stone over cinder blocks and a concrete footer, and brick cheek walls. Flagstone or Bluestone masonry steps must be constructed on a concrete footer below the frost line which can add significantly to the cost. |
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Masonry Bluestone Steps - Wynnewood, Montgomery County, Main Line, PA 19096 Shown below are bluestone steps with solid treads mortared onto risers and side walls constructed with tumbled flagstone wall stone |
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Flagstone or Bluestone Veneer Steps Flagstone and bluestone can be used as a veneer over concrete steps that are in sound shape and can allow for the extra 2-inches that the flagstone veneer will add. It is an economical way of incorporating bluestone into a project. Since the existing steps do not have to be removed and the footers are already in place they are more economical than other types of flagstone steps. The veneer will add about 2-inches to the top and bottom step. |
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Bluestone Tread Veneer with Flagstone Veneer Interior - Havertown, Delaware County, PA 19083 |
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Bluestone & Flagstone Veneer - Newtown Square, Delaware County, PA 19073 The front and top of the lower step is veneered with one piece of Bluestone tread. The sides and top of the landing is veneered with full range thermal flagstone. Lower wall is constructed with tumbled bluestone laid dry. This job is located at my home and office in Newtown Square, PA |
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Tie and Flagstone Steps
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Solid Bluestone, Flagstone, and other Natural Stone Block Steps Solid Bluestone, Flagstone, and other natural stone block treads 6-in. thick can be installed as complete steps. We install these steps using the same technique as Segmental Retaining wall steps. A 6-in. modified stone base is installed and compacted for each tread and 6-in. solid cinder blocks are installed below grade on this base. Solid stone block step treads are installed on the blocks with retaining wall adhesive. |
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Bluestone Block Steps - Media, Delaware County, PA 19063 |
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