How to Install an Urban Bluestone Patio | Ask This Old House

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a bluestone patio in an urban backyard.

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Roger helps a homeowner install a bluestone patio in an urban backyard. The bluestone that Roger used for this project was natural cleft bluestone in 18"x24" and 24"x36" pieces. The bluestone was purchased at Martignetti Enterprises [https://martignetti.us/].

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