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john6438

What did you set the bluestone patio in - concrete/paver base?

10 years ago
7 Bridges Woodridge, IL · More Info

Comments (5)

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    This patio was set on a compacted crushed gravel base.

  • 10 years ago

    Thank you! One more question please....how thick is the blue stone?

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    1 1/2 to 2" thick

  • 10 years ago

    Beautiful, my favorite backyard on Houzz! Would love to recreate a smaller version of this for my yard in southern California :-)

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Thanks! That's really saying something!

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