Outdoor Flagstone Patios & Walkways in Denver Metro

What is Flagstone?

It is a type of sedimentary rock — typically sandstone — which works extremely well for your patio and other landscaping features.

Common uses for flagstone include building a walkway, patio, retaining wall and more. It is a durable and versatile natural material that can change the landscape of your property. And it has a favorable price compared to some other materials.

What You Can Expect With Flagstone

• Looks Great — Flagstone is a beautiful type of stone that comes in a variety of colors
• Flagstone design choices and ideas are virtually unlimited — Blue Flagstone (Bluestone), Sand Colored Flagstone (Sandstone), Limestone (including travertine), and Basalt Flagstone are just a few of the many choices available
• Reduced Maintenance — When strategically placed, flagstone can reduce weeding and watering requirements for your property.
• Extremely Durable — Flagstone is heavy, solid, and highly resistant to the tough Colorado climate
• Property Value — When used as part of a landscaping improvement project, flagstone can help to increase property value with its impressive patios

Outdoor Design Incorporating Flagstone

One great way to get artistic with your outdoor patio is by using flagstones. It is an excellent alternative to concrete. Flagstone creates a warm, natural outdoor look, as the best stones are often nice and large, and come in a variety of different colors.

There are many techniques for installing flagstones on your patio. In the most basic method, you would simply lay out the flagstone in a square or rectangular pattern, as other shapes are more difficult to create. Some people will create an outdoor kitchen for dining; others will add furniture to make it a place to relax and enjoy an outdoor backyard patio.

Check around for decorative stones, which come in a large range of color and pattern. If you're really lucky, you might even be able to find some hand-cut stones from an old farm, cottage garden or another flagstone patio. You may also be able to find ideas on social sites such as Pinterest.

You can design curves and angles into your patio by placing the flagstones in a herringbone pattern; this is a very common technique. Another option is to lay out your flagstones somewhat like the petals of a circular flower that marches outward, or in a spiral pattern.

Another design you might want to explore is called "wedding cake" — an eye-catching, complex pattern consisting of many layers of flat stones that creates multiple focal points.

Review your plans and ideas with a professional. If you are looking for professional contractors in the area, give us a call. We can help!