How to Choose the Right Thickness of Flagstone

Deciding on the right thickness of flagstone is usually the first hurdle you'll hit when you start dreaming up a new backyard project. It's one of those things that seems simple enough until you're standing in a stone yard looking at five different pallets and wondering why some rocks look like crackers and others look like bricks. If you pick something too thin, you're looking at a cracked mess in two years. If you go too thick, you're paying for weight you don't need and potentially breaking your back for no reason. ...

February 28, 2026 · 7 min · Ama Fisco