Is it better to set the stone in a sand and cement base or in a dry laid (no cement) application?
This will depend on the material you use for your patio. If you need the patio to absorb rain water or other surface water, than you should set your stone dry laid. This will allow for water to filter thru the joints. Remember not all water is going to be absorbed so make sure the pitch is properly pitched away from your house. If you’re going to point your mortar joints you must set them in sand and cement. If you need to pitch water away from your property quickly and effectively than go with cement base and point the stone. The water will hit the patio and run away from your property and minimize water around the property.
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