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Stone Patio, Walkway and Stepping Stones From "Rock Solid" episode DROC-203

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Setting The Stone Walkway

The design for this project includes a back patio, a walkway connecting the front of the house to the driveway and stepping stones connecting the two areas. Dean and Derek finalize the design for the walkway on paper. They decide on a half moon landing with a walkway three to four feet wide. A flare near the driveway provides a design accent that welcomes visitors to the property.

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	Figure N
	Figure O
	Figure P

• Mark out the area for the walkway then dry set and test the placement of the stones. If you have different colors of stone, mix them in a random fashion.

• Using your spade shovel, dig out the individual footings for each stone. Each footing should be the thickness of the stone, plus an additional two inches below grade for a crusher run footing. Crushed stone is added and tamped to create the base for each stone.

• The first stone set creates the center of the half moon--a square stone off of which additional stones will curve (figure N).

• Set the stone so it too pitches away from the front porch (figure O). Once the first stone is set, finish the half moon and then work away from the house toward the driveway.

• This walkway is intended to be rustic, so joints can be a little bit larger--about three inches or so between stones (figure P). Choose stones that complement each other in regard to color, shape and character. Make cuts when necessary and set the stones using a rubber mallet.

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