Old New England Wall Flagstone: Comparing the Sawn and Split Option

Natural Flagstone is a popular choice for outdoor living projects including patios and walkways, and adds color, texture, and personality to outdoor spaces. When it comes to choosing between Sawn Flagstone and Split Flagstone, understanding how the differences impact your project's outcome is an important part of the selection process. Comparing two projects featuring the Old New England Wall Collection, one with Sawn Flagstone and the other with Split Flagstone, helps illustrate the differences between the two options--and how to ensure you achieve the look that best complements your space!

Old New England Wall Sawn Flagstone supplied by our Authorized Dealer, NH Thinstone.

The outdoor living project in the photo above features an Old New England Wall Sawn Flagstone patio, and landscaping elements that enhance the natural beauty of the lakeside location and the best of summertime recreation! The talented team at Stephens Landscaping Professionals expertly installed the Sawn Flagstone, adding the full range of earth tones including tan, cream, grey and brown that the Old New England Wall Collection is known for. One of the key features of Sawn Flagstone that affect its appearance is that it is sawn to approximately 2" thickness. It also has a sawn bottom for easy installation and a thermal top, which adds slip-resistance. The end result is a smoother look that adds vibrance to the color palette, and an easier, more consistent installation experience for masons and contractors.

Old New England Wall Split Flagstone adds a rustic appeal to the walkway and front entrance.

The walkway in the photo above also showcases the beauty of the Old New England Wall Collection--and the same beautiful earthy tones. The team at Meadowbrook Gardens shaped the Split Flagstone beautifully to add structure and definition to the landscape design, and a welcoming cozy aesthetic to the property. As seen in the image above, the Split Flagstone has a more weathered, rugged appearance: it is hand split, with thickness varying from approximately 1"-4" inches, which creates a rustic visual appeal, and a natural texture that offers built-in slip resistance. The variation in the thickness requires more labor and time to ensure a smooth, level installation that enhances the natural beauty of the stone. 

Sawn and Split Flagstone are both great options for landscaping projects, and each helps achieve different visual and functional objectives. To learn more Natural Flagstone, and to explore other unique and creative ways to incorporate natural stone into landscape designs, download our Landscape & Saw Shop Products Guide.