Flagstone/Slate
We carry many different colors of slate in both 1” and 2” thickness. All slate is sold by the pound. 2000 lbs of 1” thick covers approximately 150 square feet*, while 2000 lbs of 2“ thick covers approximately 100 square feet*. We currently stock 6 different colors in different thickness. We can even deliver your slate right to your driveway! Click here for a brief tutorial on how to install a walkway.
*Coverage will vary depending on layout and thickness of slate.
Question - What is the difference between Flagstone and Slate?
Answer - Flagstone is the general term used to refer to a number of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. These types of stone are called flagstone because they tend to split easily into flat segments that can be used to pave walkways, build rock walls and serve in any number of creative home and garden uses. When someone refers to a rock as "flagstone," they are not referring to the stone's proper name, only to its suitability for use as a paving tone. Slate is a a type of rock often referred to as flagstone. In reality slate is a low-grade metamorphic rock. Slate is popularly used for flagstone because it is very easily split into thin layers and is extremely common and reasonably priced. Slate is actually the metamorphosed form of the sedimentary rock shale. (Thanks to eHow for the explanation!)
*Coverage will vary depending on layout and thickness of slate.
Question - What is the difference between Flagstone and Slate?
Answer - Flagstone is the general term used to refer to a number of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. These types of stone are called flagstone because they tend to split easily into flat segments that can be used to pave walkways, build rock walls and serve in any number of creative home and garden uses. When someone refers to a rock as "flagstone," they are not referring to the stone's proper name, only to its suitability for use as a paving tone. Slate is a a type of rock often referred to as flagstone. In reality slate is a low-grade metamorphic rock. Slate is popularly used for flagstone because it is very easily split into thin layers and is extremely common and reasonably priced. Slate is actually the metamorphosed form of the sedimentary rock shale. (Thanks to eHow for the explanation!)
All prices subject to change without notice. G.S.T. not included in prices.
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