Lifting huge stone flag....

Jim K.. · 2021-02-14T15:12:34+00:00

I need to lift a huge yorkstone flag, approx 4ft by 4 ft by 4 inch thick, by about 2 inches, & rebed on mortar etc as necessary.I can dig under the front edge if necessary, the sides are flower beds so digging is limited & the rear edge is tight against the house.Any suggestions on how to approach?TIA

Feb 14, 2021 41 Replies

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Jim K.. 5 years ago

Yes I got that. The flag is a feature to be retained.

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Jim K.. 5 years ago

I'd be rather surprised if it broke under its own weight, but I think excess lifting strain concentrated in small areas could do it eventually, though it would have to be a few tons of force (or a pre-existing fracture line/fault)... I shall take it steady & spread out my tackle! :-)

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