Patio and walkway Details:
Flag stone as a surface for walkways, patios or driveways is a beautiful option. At Phoenix Home Services, we prefer Pennsylvania flagstone, and Travertine over all other stone because it is strong and will withstand Northern Virginia’s climate. Pennsylvania flagstone is a unique sand stone found only in Northeastern Pennsylvania and South central New York. Pennsylvania flagstone comes to us in two forms one, is a patterned flagstone that quarry men cut into sizes ranging from 12”x12” to 36”x24”. Patterned flagstone has a uniform shape of squares and rectangles which gives your home a formal look. Pennsylvania patterned flag stone comes in three types OC (all colors including green, blue, gold, and lilac), Premium blue, Pennsylvania thermal faced flag stone. The second option is an irregularly-shaped flagstone which our masons use to form patios with a more natural look. Travertine Pavers are used to create the most spectacular patios built in northern Virginia. Travertine Pavers have been used in the construction of patios since the Roman times. Travertine pavers are more stable than any other paving stone because they don’t flake like other types of patio stones. Travertine pavers stone come in cut sizes ranging from 12”x12”, 12”x16”, 16”x 24”, and 24”x24”. Travertine paving stone come in three main finishes Honed/Chiseled Edge, Tumbled, and Antique all used for outdoor paving applications. Travertine paving stone comes in many color options including Ivory, Walnut, Noce and Scabas. Other flag stone options include Tennessee Buff, Tennessee Blue, Colorado Red, Tennessee Plum, and Carolina Rose. Additional care should be taken with the latter group as they are not as strong as Pennsylvania flagstone or Travertine pavers.
On many occasions, we counsel our clients to visit our stone yard to see the multicolored nature of flagstone. Stone is a natural product that can vary in color from pallet to pallet. Once laid, the different hues complement each other to create a beautiful canvas that will become your back yard patio. Picking your pallets before they are set in your patio or walk way is a good idea.
The first step in building your flagstone patio or walk way is to take your plans and lay out the patio and walkway with spray paint on your yard. Then or masons will grade the project area, this is the most important step to construct a paving install. Phoenix Home Services grades their projects ¼´per foot to drain the water away from your home. The next step is to form the area for the concrete pour. All gutter down spouts, sump pump discharge lines, and other drainage features are then installed below your concrete. Before the concrete installation is started. W e will have you give us your final approval of your walkway or patio. It is very easy to change the forms at this point so if you want to make some last minute changes they can be made easily . The design mix of the concrete that will be poured to make your patio or walkway base is very Important . Some contractors like to use metal reinforcement with a gravel base. Sense we are going to give you the best warranty in the Northern Virginia area we like to use a 3500 psi, air entrained fiberglass reinforced concrete, with a base of base with gravel only used to level deep spots. After your stone has been selected, it is then set in Portland cement , water and sand. Each piece of stone is set to the proper grade and then the joints are filled in with the Portland and sand mix. The final process includes acid washing the walkway to clean and remove excess mortar from the stone. Then the surrounding project area will be checked for grading and repair. We apply topsoil and seed these areas, if necessary.
Your new flagstone walkway, patio or driveway can add incredible appeal to your property. Why not let Phoenix Home Services, a company with decades of experience, add grace and beauty to your homeBrick pavers have been used in Northern Virginia since Colonial Times and are a timeless choice for a walkway, driveway or patio. If your home is brick, you will want to find a clay brick pavers that approximate the color and style of bricks on your home’s façade. Unfortunately, your choices are often limited. Over 90% of the brick manufactured in the United States is face brick and it will not hold up to the freeze and thaw cycles of Northern Virginia. If you cannot find a brick paver that will match your home stone may be a better choice. After settling on suitable brick pavers, you will need to choose mortar colors (mortar joints are normally 3/8” and are visible between the bricks). Mortar is a mixture of fine masonry, sand, cement and water. Phoenix uses only Type S mortar, which is best suited for walkways since it complies with ASTM C91 and also reaches 2100 psi in 28 days.
About our Walkways:
If your existing walk way or patio is in good condition, you may be able to save some money by simply capping it with flagstone or clay brick pavers. If, however, you want a new, updated design, or if your current patio or walk way is in bad shape, we may need to remove it and form up a new project. If the latter is deemed necessary, Phoenix will remove your old concrete. Most often, your existing stoop will not be removed. Instead, the strip up to your door will be cut so that matching material can be mortared to that step. A major concern to be addressed is how to make the area where your walkway meets your driveway a safe transition joint. This strip can be a hazard it must be flush so that you and your guests safety is not compromised. Phoenix solves this problem by either removing 2 to 3 foot sections of your existing walkway or, when forming your new walk, grading and “pouring in” so that this area is below the grade of the driveway. When we cap the job with either brick or flagstone the finished project will be flush with your driveway.
Brick pavers have been used in northern Virginia since Colonial Times and are a timeless choice for a walkway. If your home is brick, you will want to find a clay brick pavers that approximate the color and style of pricks on your home’s façade. Unfortunately, your choices are often limited .After settling on suitable brick pavers, you will need to choose mortar colors (mortar joints are normally 3/8” and are visible between the bricks). Mortar is a mixture of fine masonry, sand, cement and water. Phoenix uses only Type S mortar, which is best suited for walkways since it complies with ASTM C91 and also reaches 2100 psi in 28 days.
Phoenix Home Services also installs concrete paver projects from patios and walkways. When it comes to installing your chosen Patio Pavers, there is a variety of patterns and designs to consider. Phoenix offers name brands such as EP HENRY, Belgard, and Cambridge interlocking concrete pavers. Phoenix home services will prepare your patio or walkway using the guide lines of the ICPI's guidelines. We can install concrete pavers in many forms including:
Herringbone concrete paver installation
This is the most popular pattern used in our concrete paver installations, it is a l shaped type design.
Running Bond
Running Bond is a common pattern type. It is also very popular for use on Patios and small areas. Pavers are laid most often with a soldered border when creating a curved patio or walkway pattern.
Basket-Weave
The Basket-Weave pattern is great for a one of a kind look. The Basket-Weave pattern is often used with a border . Concrete Pavers are installed vertically and horizontally in pairs.
Phoenix Home Services also installs many types of stamped or colored concrete patios and walkways. Some of our walkway projects are simple poured concrete with a fine broom finish. The next upgrade in a patio or walkway concrete project is to dye the concrete to give it a unique look. Phoenix can add rock salt and dye to give your concrete the look of Antique Travertine marble. When your concrete pad is set we will come in and saw cut a pattern that will give your walk way or patio a great look for just a little extra money. We Also install all types of stamped concrete patios and walk ways in Northern Virginia. Stamped concrete. Stamped co¬ncrete is often referred to as patterned concrete that is used for patios and walk ways. Stamped co¬ncrete is concrete that is dyed, and shaped to look like a many other building materials such as brick, flagstone, and tile. Phoenix Home Services can also apply and install acid based concrete stains. When Phoenix applies acid stained chemical colors to your concrete a great look and design will be obtained. Your walkway can add incredible curb appeal to your home . Why not let Phoenix Home Services, a company with decades of experience, add grace and beauty to your home with a new patio , walkway, or stamped concrete project. Phoenix Home Services is your go to masonry contracting company located in Northern Virginia. We serve Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, and Loudoun Counties in Va. Including the cities of Ashburn , Annandale, Alexandria, Aldie , Burke, Bristow, Clifton, Centreville, Chantilly, Dale City, Dumfries, Dulles, Falls Church, Fairfax City, Fairfax Station, Fairfax, Great Falls, Herndon, Lorton, Langley, Purcellville, Potomac Falls, Oakton, Oak Hill, Middleburg, Lake Ridge, Leesburg, Lansdowne, Mclean, Manassas, Manassas Park, Lake Manassas, Broadlands, Reston, Sterling, Stafford, Stone Ridge, Springfield, Sterling Park, South Riding, Vienna, Woodbridge
Brick Details:
Brick pavers have been used in Northern Virginia since Colonial Times and are a timeless choice for a walkway, driveway or patio. If your home is brick, you will want to find a clay brick pavers that approximate the color and style of pricks on your home’s façade. Unfortunately, your choices are often limited.
After settling on suitable brick pavers, you will need to choose mortar colors (mortar joints are normally 3/8” and are visible between the bricks). Mortar is a mixture of fine masonry, sand, cement and water. Phoenix uses only Type S mortar, which is best suited for walkways since it complies with ASTM C91 and also reaches 2100 psi in 28 days.
About our Walkways:
Here are a few pictures and ideas to pique your interest and to get you thinking about different options for your walkway. Phoenix Home Services recommends using concrete, stamped concrete, flagstone or clay brick pavers for this project.
If your existing walkway is in good condition, you may be able to save some money and cap it with flagstone or clay brick pavers. If, however, you want a new, updated design, or if you r current path is in bad shape, we may need to remove it and form up a new project. If the latter is deemed necessary, Phoenix will place #4 rebar in the walk and pour 4000 psi concrete with fiber for reinforcement.
Most often, your existing stoop will not be removed. Instead, the strip up to your door will be cut so that matching material can be mortared to that step.
A major concern to be addressed is how to make the area where your walkway meets your driveway a safe transition joint. This strip can be a hazard; it must be flush so that you and your guests’ safety is not compromised. Phoenix solves this problem by either removing 2 to 3 foot sections of your existing walkway or, when forming your new walk, grading and “pouring in” so that this area is below the grade of the driveway. When we cap the job with either brick or flagstone the finished project will be flush with your driveway.
Brick pavers have been used in northern Virginia since Colonial Times and are a timeless choice for a walkway. If your home is brick, you will want to find a clay brick pavers that approximate the color and style of pricks on your home’s façade. Unfortunately, your choices are often limited.
After settling on suitable brick pavers, you will need to choose mortar colors (mortar joints are normally 3/8” and are visible between the bricks). Mortar is a mixture of fine masonry, sand, cement and water. Phoenix uses only Type S mortar, which is best suited for walkways since it complies with ASTM C91 and also reaches 2100 psi in 28 days.
Flagstone as a surface for walkways is a beautiful option. At Phoenix Home Services, we prefer Pennsylvania flagstone over all others because it is strong and is a unique sand stone found only in northeastern Pennsylvania and south central New York. Pennsylvania flagstone comes to us in two forms. One is a patterned flagstone that quarry men cut into squares and rectangles. It has a uniform shape. The second is an irregularly-shaped flagstone and includes Tennessee Buff, Tennessee Blue, Colorado Red, Tennessee Plum, and Carolina Rose. Additional care should be taken with the latter group as they are not as strong (i.e. relative to the Pennsylvania flagstone).
On many occasions, we counsel our clients to visit local yards to see the variegated nature of flagstone. It is a natural product that can vary in color from pallet to pallet. Once laid, the different hues complement each other to create a beautiful canvas.
After your stone has been selected, it is set in Portland cement (the result of a chemical process that combines limestone and other materials) and sand. The final process includes acid washing the walkway and surveying the surrounding project area for grading and repair. We apply topsoil and seed these areas, if necessary. Finally for an additional charge and after 60 days we can seal your project with sealant.
Your walkway can add incredible curb appeal to your yard. Why not let Phoenix Home Services, a company with decades of experience, add grace and beauty to your home.
