Bluestone Dust Vs Sand Betwen Pavers?
 
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Old 07-18-2005, 10:44 PM   #1
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Bluestone Dust Vs Sand Betwen Pavers?

Hi all,

having my patio done up with pavers. Someone told me I should have the mason put bluestone dust between the pavers instead of sand. Snay recommendations on this??

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Old 07-19-2005, 08:05 AM   #2
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Re: Bluestone Dust Vs Sand Betwen Pavers?

As far as I know the only differences is that bluestone dust packs tighter than normal sand. It also does not shift as easily as sand and has better drainage.
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Re: Bluestone Dust Vs Sand Betwen Pavers?

Use SandLock.
Its an epoxy-infiltrated fine sand, which you activate with water and it becomes hard, and resists errosion. I've been using it for the past 4 years...never ever used bluestone dust.
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Re: Bluestone Dust Vs Sand Betwen Pavers?

Thanks guys - I'm working with a mason who did not really give me a straight answer on which way to go--he said he sues "both". I'll bring up your suggestions.

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