Enhance your landscape with an elegant stone wall that will stand the test of time.
With this helpful 31-page booklet, readers will learn:
- How to choose different types of stone
- Best practices for working with and moving stone
- Which tools to use for cutting and shaping
A materials list, step-by-step instructions, and illustrated diagrams for not one, but two different types of stone walls, are also included. With everything you need to know about preparing for, designing, and building your own stone wall, this bulletin is your complete guide to adding a beautiful new structure to your yard.
Charles McRavenis a stonemason and blacksmith, nationally known for building and repairing dozens of stone structures and log homes. He is the author of five books includingBuilding with StoneandStonework, and has written extensively on historic American building techniques in articles forCountry Journal,Fine Homebuilding, and several other regional magazines. His preservation work has earned him recognition as Americas leading authority on the preservation of the nations structural history. Charles lives in Virginia.
Why Build Stone Walls?
Getting to Know Stone
Finding a Source for Good Stone
Tools and Techniques for Handling Stone
Staying Safe
Cutting and Shaping Stone
Building a Drystone Wall
Building a Mortared Wall
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
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