Before arranging the stones on the patio site, the crew spreads out the pieces and "dry-fits" them, looking for edges that line up without being cut. "It takes a lot less time to dry-fit the stones together than to cut all four edges," says Roger. A test run is a good idea when using irregularly shaped stones, whether they're massive blocks like these or smaller ones that you fit by hand.
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