Constructing steps with tie risers with flagstone used as treads or landings inside the ties is an economical way of incorporating flagstone into a project.    Tie pieces extend from lower steps under upper steps and are staked to the ground with 2-ft. reinforcing rods.  Because they do not require a foundation they are more economical than other types of flagstone steps, and blend nice with decks and wood houses.  Please view some examples of our flagstone & tie steps below.
All steps shown were constructed by Robert J. Kleinberg Landscape Design and Construction.  He is an ICPI Certified Concrete Paver Installer and a NCMA Certified Segmental Retaining Wall Installer.  He is also an EP Henry Authorized Hardscaping Contractor, and has been designing and constructing patios, steps and gardens in Philadelphia, Montgomery County ( Lower Merion, Bala Cynwyd, Ardmore, Narberth ), Delaware County ( Havertown, Marple, Drexel Hill, Lansdowne, Springfield, Swarthmore, Ridley, Media, Upper Darby, Newtown Square, Radnor ), and the Main Line ( Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Gladyne, Wynnewood ) PA as a Landscape and Hardscaping contractor since 1986.

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Tie and Flagstone Steps
Steps shown below are constructed with tie risers and flagstone treads.  Tie pieces extend from lower steps under upper steps and are staked to the ground with 2-ft. reinforcing rods.

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These steps were constructed with the same techniques described above.

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These steps replaced rotting wood steps and flagstone is used to blend into existing flagstone patio.  These steps were constructed with the same techniques described above.

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