Flagstone

Flagstone is a pretty natural stone with uniform internal layers that split easily into flat pieces or a smooth flat piece of stone. It is suitable for paving, floors, paths. In addition, Flagstone is a flat stone, sometimes cut in regular rectangular or square shape. It usually used for paving slabs or walkways, patios, flooring, fences and roofing. It may be used for headstones and other construction. (Ref: Flagstone).

Indeed, like puzzle pieces, you can use of irregular shapes of Flagstone slabs into your landscaping. Thus, you have convenience to turn any yard into a beautiful outdoor space.

Uses:

The uses of Flagstone are as follows: 

• Construction of a fountain, floor stone, walls and wall cladding, boundary walls, an waterfall.
• Construction of the coast of rivers or seas, stairs, fireplaces and barbecues, villas and residential complexes.
• Pavement construction.
• Paving of parks.
• Implementation of facades of villas and buildings.
• Tables and streams of water transfer.
• Covering channels, streams and different surfaces.
• Used as a roofing material.
• Used for the preparation of stone walls, retaining walls etc.

Advantages of Flagstone:

• Definitely, Flagstone is an attractive option for outdoor areas.
• Naturally, they are suitable for covering larger areas, as well as for pathways.
• Used where cheap construction of the wall is needed.
• Resistance to different weather conditions such as freezing or heat.
• Simplicity and beauty.
• Long life and durability.
• Finally, Flagstone is an excellent choice for outdoors as it is extremely durable. It has a rough texture which makes it safer to walk on when wet.

Disadvantages of Flagstone:

• Surprisingly, Flagstone is not suitable for areas carrying heavy foot traffic or vehicle traffic.
• Evidently, Needs to be sealed well because It is very porous.
• And then might need some expert help to install. These stones are heavier than traditional clay or concrete tile.