Explore Our Flagstone and Other Materials for Your Patio

April 17, 2023

Flagstone is one of the best materials for patios primarily due to its narrow-packed joints that allow water to permeate instead of running off. Flagstone patios also have a very natural, organic look due to their shape and earthy shades of browns, reds, grays and blues. The most common types of flagstone used for paving patios are sandstone, slate and limestone. Flagstone provides a durable and naturally slip-resistant patio surface that will last for years. Call our Yard (703) 339-8095 today for inventory and pricing or visit our page for more details.

Create a Custom Outdoor Space in Your Backyard

March 27, 2023
Northern Virginia Homeowners
 
Let’s create a custom outdoor space in your backyard, your way. We inventory outdoor fire pits that are just right for marshmallow roasting, outdoor kitchens that make cookouts a breeze, and pavers and wall units to make patios where everyone has a seat. When working with Rock Stone and Sand Yard RSSY at our Lorton VA locations, you have access to sales people that are hardscape design experts and can provide you with ideas and features you will not find on a shelf or in a catalog.
 
Hardscapes, including concrete patios, built-in outdoor kitchens, fire pits or outdoor fireplaces, and seating walls, not only make outdoor entertaining easier, but they can also make your Northern VA home look more attractive. Call (703) 339-8095 to schedule a visit to the yard and speak to one of our hardscape sales people that can help you find the layouts, materials, and custom features to blend with your landscapes and add value to your home.
 

Natural Thin Stone Veneer

February 14, 2023
The same high quality stone as full veneer and will look exactly the same once installed.
 
The thin stone is roughly one inch in depth and weighing approximately 13 pounds per square foot. This is particularly advantageous because it means that the materials can be applied to just about any structurally sound wall. You won’t have to stress about reworking your plans because the stone is too heavy or bulky. The following advantages are:
  1. Ease of Installation – Lightweight thin veneers are also much easier to handle than the full thickness stone. They’re easy to lift and there’s a reduced risk of injury during the process.
  2. Ease of Transportation – The lighter weight of the product allows us to ship it throughout the country.
  3. Roughly similar in weight to artificial stone – The thin stone is about the same weight as cultured stone.
  4. Requires no foundation footing – The stone is supported by the wall rather than the footing. This makes it perfect for remodeling projects as well.
  5. Durability – This is the biggest question we get from skeptics but assuming proper installation the durability is exactly the same. They both lasts a lifetime and we offer a limited lifetime warranty.
  6. Price – Slightly more expense than full bed depth stone due to the additional production process. Overall less expensive due to reduced transport and installation costs.
RSSY stocks a very large quantity of Thin and Thick Natural Stone products with 10 distinct colors offered in 4 styles (or cuts), making it easy to compare and choose the perfect stone for your project. The stone comes in pallets for easy pick-up and delivery. Please call (703) 339-8095 for pricing or visit our website for additional details.
 

RSSY Is Ready To Make Some Winter Warmth!

November 28, 2022
Rock Stone and Sand Yard inventories Belgard, Nicolock, Keystone Hardscapes and Techo-Bloc Products. You will find the right Pavers, Interlocking Pavers, Precast Blocks, Wall Systems, Firepits and Fireplaces for your job. Artistic variations give the same values of light and dark that real stone provides at a fraction of the cost. Add this to the quality of long-term permeability, and this surface solution proves to be a natural match for this home architecture. Interlocking pavers come in a wide selection of colors, shapes and textures, and can be laid in a variety of eye-catching patterns.
 
Please call (703) 339-8095 or stop by the yard and look at our many displays and talk to a sales person about your Winter outdoor living job.
 

Fall and Winter Are the Best Times to Start Your Hardscaping Projects

November 8, 2022
The below reasons why Fall and Winter are the best times of the year to start hardscaping projects. The major reason is timing. When you build your hardscapes in Winter, you’ll be able to enjoy them come Spring, unless you include a firepit. Timing the design and constructions allows you to maximize your use of your hardscapes. But timing is not the only advantage to installing hardscapes in Fall or Winter. Let’s dig a bit deeper into why you ought to consider the “off-season” for getting this sort of work done.
 
· Cost Savings
· Quicker Turnaround
· Less Damage to Your Yard
· Enhanced Weed Suppression
· Less Disruption
· Often Ideal Weather
 
So put on your warm jacket – we will see you at the Yard or call us at (703) 339-8095 for pricing and details.
 

The Perfect Time to Think About Your Outdoor Living Areas

October 24, 2022

Fall is the most colorful time of the year in Northern VA. Time to think about your outdoor living areas so you and your family can enjoy the great Fall colors. RSSY stocks patio, walkway, driveway pavers and flagstone. You can choose outdoor firepits, outdoor kitchens, precast blocks, seating walls and much more to make your outdoor entertaining a real joy. These products also make your Northern Virginia home look more attractive. Stop by the Yard and speak to one of our professionals today to discuss layouts, materials and custom features to add value and fun to your home.  Also contact us by email, phone (703) 339-8095 or visit our page https://rssy.com/pavers/.  Thank you for your business. 

Fall and Winter Are Ideal to Begin Planning Your Hardscapes

October 17, 2022
It’s only natural that once Spring or Summer rolls around, our thoughts turn most to yard design and renovation projects. The warm weather and long days make us want to spend as much time in our outdoor living areas as possible and rev up our hardscapes for relaxation and entertaining.
 
What many homeowners don’t realize is that Fall and Winter are actually ideal seasons to plan and install hardscapes. As a top-rated hardscaping company in Northern Virginia, we of course offer our landscaping and hardscaping installation products year-round. Our sales people find that homeowners definitely think there’s a lot to be said for tackling major hardscape projects in the Fall and Winter.
 
Please stop by the Yard today or call us (703) 339-8095 to explore in more detail why Fall and Winter definitely should be on your radar when it comes to scheduling a hardscaping project in or around Northern Virginia.
 

Ideas to Cool Your Patio This Summer

July 22, 2022
Patios are the perfect backyard spot to enjoy the warm weather or eat outside with family and friends. But this extreme summer heat can make even the nicest patio seem unwelcome. RSSY has some ideas to cool your outdoor living areas by creating your own outdoor cooling system using the below strategies:
 
• Install a water feature or pool
• Use patio umbrellas
• Install a patio system
• Install a pergola
• Use a retractable screen
• Build an outdoor bar
• Install fans
• Utilize a retractable awning
 
Our staff is ready to show you what RSSY has to offer to help cool down your outdoor living areas. Call (703) 339-8095 or stop by today and visit the yard.
 

Did You Enjoy a Great Cookout for July 4th in Your Yard?

July 5, 2022
July 4th fun is over. Did your family and friends enjoy a great cook-out in your yard with plenty of patio seating room and outdoor cooking appliances? If the answer is no, then time to visit the Yard and prepare for July 2023. Rock Stone and Sand Yard (RSSY) still has a great inventory of hardscapes, outdoor living appliances, lighting and much more to see. Call (703) 339-8095 and ask to speak to one of our experienced sales representatives today to make an appointment.
 
Thank you for your business and look forward to seeing you soon.
 

Ready to Serve Your Landscaping and Hardscaping Needs

June 27, 2022

RSSY Rock Stone and Sand Yard is closed July 2, 3, and 4 for the July 4th weekend holiday. We are ready to serve your landscaping and hardscaping needs on July 5th. Our RSSY sales representatives are ready to show you our large inventory of dimensional and irregular flagstone. A flagstone path safely guides you into a house, while a patio or walkway path entices you outdoors, into a front or back yard. Flagstone adds permanence, strength, and durability to a landscape along with creating a natural hardscape element to an area that otherwise might just include plants. Please call (703) 339-8095 or visit our website pages for Irregular and Dimensional Flagstone.

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