Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Bluestone treads

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sepra7
10-20-06, 04:47 PM
Hi all,

I'm going to lay bluestone treads on 3 steps - 10 feet each. I can order the bluestone in 10 foot lengths or piece together any combination of shorter lengths to make a total of 10'. Which would be easier? Will it be more difficult to handle a 10' length or get good alignment of match up 3 shorter pieces? I know that I'll need at least one more person to handle a 10' tread.

TIA Bill

Tscarborough
10-20-06, 05:04 PM
It would be a miracle for you to lay 3 10' treads without breaking at least one, so you may as well go ahead and use managable sections.
Frank99
10-21-06, 01:56 PM
I agree a 10' stone is quite heavy.
I would go with 3 7' and 3 3' and alternate them to break up the joint lines.
Frank

Tscarborough
10-21-06, 04:09 PM
I would disagree about the offset joints. If the stair were quite long, it might look OK, but on a 3 tread stair, each segment should be equal length.
Frank99
10-23-06, 05:05 PM
Staggering the joints fools the eye. It hides the joints. It looks much better.
Frank
Tscarborough
10-23-06, 06:03 PM
I was thinking more of 3 segments, as that is in the range that precasters and rock cutters prefer. On a three step run, offset joints would just look random, whereas on a 10 step run it would look "right".
sepra7
10-27-06, 05:04 AM
thanks to both of you for your advice