Walkway Border

[bikethis]

What's the proper method of creating a Belgian Block border for a walkway, where the block is laid on edge, end-to end in a mortar base with mortared joints? I plan on doing a dry-laid bluestone field for the walk between the border. I am in southern NY with a 42" frost-line.

I am not a mason or other tradesman, just a somewhat handy homeowner.

Ed

[David]

Perhaps this article will help:
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/knowhow/exteriors/article/0,16417,1060634-1,00.html


First thing:
People question the lack of mortar between stones (in the comments section). I agree with the author, no mortar between stones. (1) Looks better without it (2) less maintenance.

Second thing:
You won't have a solid concrete sidewalk. So, when laying the stones, you need to set them so there is concrete on both sides of the stone (unlike the article, which has a driveway on one side).

There are some stone/concrete guys on this forum. Perhaps they'll have some good pro tips to give you, or even better, pro advice.

[bikethis]

Leave it to Roger Cook. He usually has the right answer, and I should have known this. Thanks David.

[David]

No problem. And welcome to the forum. I hope you can your DIY experience here.