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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Drystone Craft International™ receive many questions by email or telephone about Bespoke Dry Stone Walling, Stone Cut to 0rder, Contracting and Bespoke Stone Masonry work. We are pleased to answer questions regarding the products and services we offer. The advice given is impartial and in good faith.
Below are the Current Notices and FAQ'S.
Notices
There are no current notices
Frequently Asked Questions
Q . I want a 'retro look' stone seat on a big flagg making for a birthday present. I need an inscription and would like the seat delivered and fitted at a favourite spot in the garden.........
A. We make all sorts of stone furniture to order. I would suggest that you come and see the type of reclaimed stone we have and choose the different parts of the seat. Our inscriber will then discuss your style and content of the inscription. It would take approximately one week or sooner for your seat to be ready for fitting. Haulage and fitting would take one day
Q .We have employed a dry stone walling contractor who claims that it is necessary to use mortar in building a 1.4m high x 10m long decorative dry stone wall in our garden. Would this be a real dry stone wall, and do you build dry stone walls with mortar ?
A .Drystone Craft Specialise in construction in dry stone. We would only use mortar where clients request copestones mortared to the top of a wall. The craft skill of a dry stone waller is to build in dry stone. There may be a good reason for using mortar - ask your contractor to explain. If you are looking for a mortared stone wall, then this would be a job for a general builder, not a specialist dry stone waller. If you want a dry stone wall, then it should be just that!
Q . I have two stone pillars, about six ft that are very ornate. Unfortunately they have been severely damaged during an attempted theft. Could your company make some new pillars in sandstone for us?
A . Yes, I assume these pillars are bespoke items ? We would need to measure all the dimensions and you need to be aware of a further 3 - 5 ft of stone pillar beneath the surface ! Normally this type of stone carving would take approximately five weeks and then you would need to consider heavy haulage/ installation operations and costs. You may wish to approach your insurance company, as this would be a costly project.
Q . We want a new 2.6m high by 30 m curved dry stone wall. We have a quote from a builder and another from a dry stone waller. The builders quote caters for 8t sand, 20 cement and something called MOT ..
A . This size of wall needs specialist attention. If its a dry stone wall you want, then it should be just that - dry stone, although it would be permissible to mortar the copestones to the top of the wall. The quantity of sand and cement is very large for simple mortaring. MOT is rough brick hardcore, bits of limestone and pieces of old mortar/ concrete. Check the specifications. Beware of how the stone is to be fitted inside the wall - it should be fitted by hand not tipped in. Don't be rushed !
Q . How far will you travel to undertake works in dry stone ?
A . We service all of Europe. Normally we ask that travel expenses, and in some cases accommodation and subsistence costs be met by clients.
Q . We have a cliff face of soil, 7ft high tapering to 3ft. We have been told by our builder that to retain the wall a double breeze block concreted wall would be best. Is there a dry stone alternative?
A . There are two options. Gabions, which are strong steel box cages specially filled on site with local stone. These can be stacked and secured together to almost any height. Alternatively a revetment, which is essentially, a wall built against and into the soil cliff face. Both have a dry stone facia, the gabions can be left as caged or faced in dry stone. Also they are free draining and allow an exchange of air and moisture between the atmosphere and the soil.
Notices
There are no current notices
Frequently Asked Questions
Q . I want a 'retro look' stone seat on a big flagg making for a birthday present. I need an inscription and would like the seat delivered and fitted at a favourite spot in the garden.........
A. We make all sorts of stone furniture to order. I would suggest that you come and see the type of reclaimed stone we have and choose the different parts of the seat. Our inscriber will then discuss your style and content of the inscription. It would take approximately one week or sooner for your seat to be ready for fitting. Haulage and fitting would take one day
Q .We have employed a dry stone walling contractor who claims that it is necessary to use mortar in building a 1.4m high x 10m long decorative dry stone wall in our garden. Would this be a real dry stone wall, and do you build dry stone walls with mortar ?
A .Drystone Craft Specialise in construction in dry stone. We would only use mortar where clients request copestones mortared to the top of a wall. The craft skill of a dry stone waller is to build in dry stone. There may be a good reason for using mortar - ask your contractor to explain. If you are looking for a mortared stone wall, then this would be a job for a general builder, not a specialist dry stone waller. If you want a dry stone wall, then it should be just that!
Q . I have two stone pillars, about six ft that are very ornate. Unfortunately they have been severely damaged during an attempted theft. Could your company make some new pillars in sandstone for us?
A . Yes, I assume these pillars are bespoke items ? We would need to measure all the dimensions and you need to be aware of a further 3 - 5 ft of stone pillar beneath the surface ! Normally this type of stone carving would take approximately five weeks and then you would need to consider heavy haulage/ installation operations and costs. You may wish to approach your insurance company, as this would be a costly project.
Q . We want a new 2.6m high by 30 m curved dry stone wall. We have a quote from a builder and another from a dry stone waller. The builders quote caters for 8t sand, 20 cement and something called MOT ..
A . This size of wall needs specialist attention. If its a dry stone wall you want, then it should be just that - dry stone, although it would be permissible to mortar the copestones to the top of the wall. The quantity of sand and cement is very large for simple mortaring. MOT is rough brick hardcore, bits of limestone and pieces of old mortar/ concrete. Check the specifications. Beware of how the stone is to be fitted inside the wall - it should be fitted by hand not tipped in. Don't be rushed !
Q . How far will you travel to undertake works in dry stone ?
A . We service all of Europe. Normally we ask that travel expenses, and in some cases accommodation and subsistence costs be met by clients.
Q . We have a cliff face of soil, 7ft high tapering to 3ft. We have been told by our builder that to retain the wall a double breeze block concreted wall would be best. Is there a dry stone alternative?
A . There are two options. Gabions, which are strong steel box cages specially filled on site with local stone. These can be stacked and secured together to almost any height. Alternatively a revetment, which is essentially, a wall built against and into the soil cliff face. Both have a dry stone facia, the gabions can be left as caged or faced in dry stone. Also they are free draining and allow an exchange of air and moisture between the atmosphere and the soil.
There are no current notices
Frequently Asked Questions
Q . I want a 'retro look' stone seat on a big flagg making for a birthday present. I need an inscription and would like the seat delivered and fitted at a favourite spot in the garden.........
A. We make all sorts of stone furniture to order. I would suggest that you come and see the type of reclaimed stone we have and choose the different parts of the seat. Our inscriber will then discuss your style and content of the inscription. It would take approximately one week or sooner for your seat to be ready for fitting. Haulage and fitting would take one day
Q .We have employed a dry stone walling contractor who claims that it is necessary to use mortar in building a 1.4m high x 10m long decorative dry stone wall in our garden. Would this be a real dry stone wall, and do you build dry stone walls with mortar ?
A .Drystone Craft Specialise in construction in dry stone. We would only use mortar where clients request copestones mortared to the top of a wall. The craft skill of a dry stone waller is to build in dry stone. There may be a good reason for using mortar - ask your contractor to explain. If you are looking for a mortared stone wall, then this would be a job for a general builder, not a specialist dry stone waller. If you want a dry stone wall, then it should be just that!
Q . I have two stone pillars, about six ft that are very ornate. Unfortunately they have been severely damaged during an attempted theft. Could your company make some new pillars in sandstone for us?
A . Yes, I assume these pillars are bespoke items ? We would need to measure all the dimensions and you need to be aware of a further 3 - 5 ft of stone pillar beneath the surface ! Normally this type of stone carving would take approximately five weeks and then you would need to consider heavy haulage/ installation operations and costs. You may wish to approach your insurance company, as this would be a costly project.
Q . We want a new 2.6m high by 30 m curved dry stone wall. We have a quote from a builder and another from a dry stone waller. The builders quote caters for 8t sand, 20 cement and something called MOT ..
A . This size of wall needs specialist attention. If its a dry stone wall you want, then it should be just that - dry stone, although it would be permissible to mortar the copestones to the top of the wall. The quantity of sand and cement is very large for simple mortaring. MOT is rough brick hardcore, bits of limestone and pieces of old mortar/ concrete. Check the specifications. Beware of how the stone is to be fitted inside the wall - it should be fitted by hand not tipped in. Don't be rushed !
Q . How far will you travel to undertake works in dry stone ?
A . We service all of Europe. Normally we ask that travel expenses, and in some cases accommodation and subsistence costs be met by clients.
Q . We have a cliff face of soil, 7ft high tapering to 3ft. We have been told by our builder that to retain the wall a double breeze block concreted wall would be best. Is there a dry stone alternative?
A . There are two options. Gabions, which are strong steel box cages specially filled on site with local stone. These can be stacked and secured together to almost any height. Alternatively a revetment, which is essentially, a wall built against and into the soil cliff face. Both have a dry stone facia, the gabions can be left as caged or faced in dry stone. Also they are free draining and allow an exchange of air and moisture between the atmosphere and the soil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q . I want a 'retro look' stone seat on a big flagg making for a birthday present. I need an inscription and would like the seat delivered and fitted at a favourite spot in the garden.........
A. We make all sorts of stone furniture to order. I would suggest that you come and see the type of reclaimed stone we have and choose the different parts of the seat. Our inscriber will then discuss your style and content of the inscription. It would take approximately one week or sooner for your seat to be ready for fitting. Haulage and fitting would take one day
Q .We have employed a dry stone walling contractor who claims that it is necessary to use mortar in building a 1.4m high x 10m long decorative dry stone wall in our garden. Would this be a real dry stone wall, and do you build dry stone walls with mortar ?
A .Drystone Craft Specialise in construction in dry stone. We would only use mortar where clients request copestones mortared to the top of a wall. The craft skill of a dry stone waller is to build in dry stone. There may be a good reason for using mortar - ask your contractor to explain. If you are looking for a mortared stone wall, then this would be a job for a general builder, not a specialist dry stone waller. If you want a dry stone wall, then it should be just that!
Q . I have two stone pillars, about six ft that are very ornate. Unfortunately they have been severely damaged during an attempted theft. Could your company make some new pillars in sandstone for us?
A . Yes, I assume these pillars are bespoke items ? We would need to measure all the dimensions and you need to be aware of a further 3 - 5 ft of stone pillar beneath the surface ! Normally this type of stone carving would take approximately five weeks and then you would need to consider heavy haulage/ installation operations and costs. You may wish to approach your insurance company, as this would be a costly project.
Q . We want a new 2.6m high by 30 m curved dry stone wall. We have a quote from a builder and another from a dry stone waller. The builders quote caters for 8t sand, 20 cement and something called MOT ..
A . This size of wall needs specialist attention. If its a dry stone wall you want, then it should be just that - dry stone, although it would be permissible to mortar the copestones to the top of the wall. The quantity of sand and cement is very large for simple mortaring. MOT is rough brick hardcore, bits of limestone and pieces of old mortar/ concrete. Check the specifications. Beware of how the stone is to be fitted inside the wall - it should be fitted by hand not tipped in. Don't be rushed !
Q . How far will you travel to undertake works in dry stone ?
A . We service all of Europe. Normally we ask that travel expenses, and in some cases accommodation and subsistence costs be met by clients.
Q . We have a cliff face of soil, 7ft high tapering to 3ft. We have been told by our builder that to retain the wall a double breeze block concreted wall would be best. Is there a dry stone alternative?
A . There are two options. Gabions, which are strong steel box cages specially filled on site with local stone. These can be stacked and secured together to almost any height. Alternatively a revetment, which is essentially, a wall built against and into the soil cliff face. Both have a dry stone facia, the gabions can be left as caged or faced in dry stone. Also they are free draining and allow an exchange of air and moisture between the atmosphere and the soil.
Q . I want a 'retro look' stone seat on a big flagg making for a birthday present. I need an inscription and would like the seat delivered and fitted at a favourite spot in the garden.........
A. We make all sorts of stone furniture to order. I would suggest that you come and see the type of reclaimed stone we have and choose the different parts of the seat. Our inscriber will then discuss your style and content of the inscription. It would take approximately one week or sooner for your seat to be ready for fitting. Haulage and fitting would take one day
Q .We have employed a dry stone walling contractor who claims that it is necessary to use mortar in building a 1.4m high x 10m long decorative dry stone wall in our garden. Would this be a real dry stone wall, and do you build dry stone walls with mortar ?
A .Drystone Craft Specialise in construction in dry stone. We would only use mortar where clients request copestones mortared to the top of a wall. The craft skill of a dry stone waller is to build in dry stone. There may be a good reason for using mortar - ask your contractor to explain. If you are looking for a mortared stone wall, then this would be a job for a general builder, not a specialist dry stone waller. If you want a dry stone wall, then it should be just that!
Q . I have two stone pillars, about six ft that are very ornate. Unfortunately they have been severely damaged during an attempted theft. Could your company make some new pillars in sandstone for us?
A . Yes, I assume these pillars are bespoke items ? We would need to measure all the dimensions and you need to be aware of a further 3 - 5 ft of stone pillar beneath the surface ! Normally this type of stone carving would take approximately five weeks and then you would need to consider heavy haulage/ installation operations and costs. You may wish to approach your insurance company, as this would be a costly project.
Q . We want a new 2.6m high by 30 m curved dry stone wall. We have a quote from a builder and another from a dry stone waller. The builders quote caters for 8t sand, 20 cement and something called MOT ..
A . This size of wall needs specialist attention. If its a dry stone wall you want, then it should be just that - dry stone, although it would be permissible to mortar the copestones to the top of the wall. The quantity of sand and cement is very large for simple mortaring. MOT is rough brick hardcore, bits of limestone and pieces of old mortar/ concrete. Check the specifications. Beware of how the stone is to be fitted inside the wall - it should be fitted by hand not tipped in. Don't be rushed !
Q . How far will you travel to undertake works in dry stone ?
A . We service all of Europe. Normally we ask that travel expenses, and in some cases accommodation and subsistence costs be met by clients.
Q . We have a cliff face of soil, 7ft high tapering to 3ft. We have been told by our builder that to retain the wall a double breeze block concreted wall would be best. Is there a dry stone alternative?
A . There are two options. Gabions, which are strong steel box cages specially filled on site with local stone. These can be stacked and secured together to almost any height. Alternatively a revetment, which is essentially, a wall built against and into the soil cliff face. Both have a dry stone facia, the gabions can be left as caged or faced in dry stone. Also they are free draining and allow an exchange of air and moisture between the atmosphere and the soil.
A. We make all sorts of stone furniture to order. I would suggest that you come and see the type of reclaimed stone we have and choose the different parts of the seat. Our inscriber will then discuss your style and content of the inscription. It would take approximately one week or sooner for your seat to be ready for fitting. Haulage and fitting would take one day
Q .We have employed a dry stone walling contractor who claims that it is necessary to use mortar in building a 1.4m high x 10m long decorative dry stone wall in our garden. Would this be a real dry stone wall, and do you build dry stone walls with mortar ?
A .Drystone Craft Specialise in construction in dry stone. We would only use mortar where clients request copestones mortared to the top of a wall. The craft skill of a dry stone waller is to build in dry stone. There may be a good reason for using mortar - ask your contractor to explain. If you are looking for a mortared stone wall, then this would be a job for a general builder, not a specialist dry stone waller. If you want a dry stone wall, then it should be just that!
Q . I have two stone pillars, about six ft that are very ornate. Unfortunately they have been severely damaged during an attempted theft. Could your company make some new pillars in sandstone for us?
A . Yes, I assume these pillars are bespoke items ? We would need to measure all the dimensions and you need to be aware of a further 3 - 5 ft of stone pillar beneath the surface ! Normally this type of stone carving would take approximately five weeks and then you would need to consider heavy haulage/ installation operations and costs. You may wish to approach your insurance company, as this would be a costly project.
Q . We want a new 2.6m high by 30 m curved dry stone wall. We have a quote from a builder and another from a dry stone waller. The builders quote caters for 8t sand, 20 cement and something called MOT ..
A . This size of wall needs specialist attention. If its a dry stone wall you want, then it should be just that - dry stone, although it would be permissible to mortar the copestones to the top of the wall. The quantity of sand and cement is very large for simple mortaring. MOT is rough brick hardcore, bits of limestone and pieces of old mortar/ concrete. Check the specifications. Beware of how the stone is to be fitted inside the wall - it should be fitted by hand not tipped in. Don't be rushed !
Q . How far will you travel to undertake works in dry stone ?
A . We service all of Europe. Normally we ask that travel expenses, and in some cases accommodation and subsistence costs be met by clients.
Q . We have a cliff face of soil, 7ft high tapering to 3ft. We have been told by our builder that to retain the wall a double breeze block concreted wall would be best. Is there a dry stone alternative?
A . There are two options. Gabions, which are strong steel box cages specially filled on site with local stone. These can be stacked and secured together to almost any height. Alternatively a revetment, which is essentially, a wall built against and into the soil cliff face. Both have a dry stone facia, the gabions can be left as caged or faced in dry stone. Also they are free draining and allow an exchange of air and moisture between the atmosphere and the soil.
Q .We have employed a dry stone walling contractor who claims that it is necessary to use mortar in building a 1.4m high x 10m long decorative dry stone wall in our garden. Would this be a real dry stone wall, and do you build dry stone walls with mortar ?
A .Drystone Craft Specialise in construction in dry stone. We would only use mortar where clients request copestones mortared to the top of a wall. The craft skill of a dry stone waller is to build in dry stone. There may be a good reason for using mortar - ask your contractor to explain. If you are looking for a mortared stone wall, then this would be a job for a general builder, not a specialist dry stone waller. If you want a dry stone wall, then it should be just that!
Q . I have two stone pillars, about six ft that are very ornate. Unfortunately they have been severely damaged during an attempted theft. Could your company make some new pillars in sandstone for us?
A . Yes, I assume these pillars are bespoke items ? We would need to measure all the dimensions and you need to be aware of a further 3 - 5 ft of stone pillar beneath the surface ! Normally this type of stone carving would take approximately five weeks and then you would need to consider heavy haulage/ installation operations and costs. You may wish to approach your insurance company, as this would be a costly project.
Q . We want a new 2.6m high by 30 m curved dry stone wall. We have a quote from a builder and another from a dry stone waller. The builders quote caters for 8t sand, 20 cement and something called MOT ..
A . This size of wall needs specialist attention. If its a dry stone wall you want, then it should be just that - dry stone, although it would be permissible to mortar the copestones to the top of the wall. The quantity of sand and cement is very large for simple mortaring. MOT is rough brick hardcore, bits of limestone and pieces of old mortar/ concrete. Check the specifications. Beware of how the stone is to be fitted inside the wall - it should be fitted by hand not tipped in. Don't be rushed !
Q . How far will you travel to undertake works in dry stone ?
A . We service all of Europe. Normally we ask that travel expenses, and in some cases accommodation and subsistence costs be met by clients.
Q . We have a cliff face of soil, 7ft high tapering to 3ft. We have been told by our builder that to retain the wall a double breeze block concreted wall would be best. Is there a dry stone alternative?
A . There are two options. Gabions, which are strong steel box cages specially filled on site with local stone. These can be stacked and secured together to almost any height. Alternatively a revetment, which is essentially, a wall built against and into the soil cliff face. Both have a dry stone facia, the gabions can be left as caged or faced in dry stone. Also they are free draining and allow an exchange of air and moisture between the atmosphere and the soil.
A .Drystone Craft Specialise in construction in dry stone. We would only use mortar where clients request copestones mortared to the top of a wall. The craft skill of a dry stone waller is to build in dry stone. There may be a good reason for using mortar - ask your contractor to explain. If you are looking for a mortared stone wall, then this would be a job for a general builder, not a specialist dry stone waller. If you want a dry stone wall, then it should be just that!
Q . I have two stone pillars, about six ft that are very ornate. Unfortunately they have been severely damaged during an attempted theft. Could your company make some new pillars in sandstone for us?
A . Yes, I assume these pillars are bespoke items ? We would need to measure all the dimensions and you need to be aware of a further 3 - 5 ft of stone pillar beneath the surface ! Normally this type of stone carving would take approximately five weeks and then you would need to consider heavy haulage/ installation operations and costs. You may wish to approach your insurance company, as this would be a costly project.
Q . We want a new 2.6m high by 30 m curved dry stone wall. We have a quote from a builder and another from a dry stone waller. The builders quote caters for 8t sand, 20 cement and something called MOT ..
A . This size of wall needs specialist attention. If its a dry stone wall you want, then it should be just that - dry stone, although it would be permissible to mortar the copestones to the top of the wall. The quantity of sand and cement is very large for simple mortaring. MOT is rough brick hardcore, bits of limestone and pieces of old mortar/ concrete. Check the specifications. Beware of how the stone is to be fitted inside the wall - it should be fitted by hand not tipped in. Don't be rushed !
Q . How far will you travel to undertake works in dry stone ?
A . We service all of Europe. Normally we ask that travel expenses, and in some cases accommodation and subsistence costs be met by clients.
Q . We have a cliff face of soil, 7ft high tapering to 3ft. We have been told by our builder that to retain the wall a double breeze block concreted wall would be best. Is there a dry stone alternative?
A . There are two options. Gabions, which are strong steel box cages specially filled on site with local stone. These can be stacked and secured together to almost any height. Alternatively a revetment, which is essentially, a wall built against and into the soil cliff face. Both have a dry stone facia, the gabions can be left as caged or faced in dry stone. Also they are free draining and allow an exchange of air and moisture between the atmosphere and the soil.
Q . I have two stone pillars, about six ft that are very ornate. Unfortunately they have been severely damaged during an attempted theft. Could your company make some new pillars in sandstone for us?
A . Yes, I assume these pillars are bespoke items ? We would need to measure all the dimensions and you need to be aware of a further 3 - 5 ft of stone pillar beneath the surface ! Normally this type of stone carving would take approximately five weeks and then you would need to consider heavy haulage/ installation operations and costs. You may wish to approach your insurance company, as this would be a costly project.
Q . We want a new 2.6m high by 30 m curved dry stone wall. We have a quote from a builder and another from a dry stone waller. The builders quote caters for 8t sand, 20 cement and something called MOT ..
A . This size of wall needs specialist attention. If its a dry stone wall you want, then it should be just that - dry stone, although it would be permissible to mortar the copestones to the top of the wall. The quantity of sand and cement is very large for simple mortaring. MOT is rough brick hardcore, bits of limestone and pieces of old mortar/ concrete. Check the specifications. Beware of how the stone is to be fitted inside the wall - it should be fitted by hand not tipped in. Don't be rushed !
Q . How far will you travel to undertake works in dry stone ?
A . We service all of Europe. Normally we ask that travel expenses, and in some cases accommodation and subsistence costs be met by clients.
Q . We have a cliff face of soil, 7ft high tapering to 3ft. We have been told by our builder that to retain the wall a double breeze block concreted wall would be best. Is there a dry stone alternative?
A . There are two options. Gabions, which are strong steel box cages specially filled on site with local stone. These can be stacked and secured together to almost any height. Alternatively a revetment, which is essentially, a wall built against and into the soil cliff face. Both have a dry stone facia, the gabions can be left as caged or faced in dry stone. Also they are free draining and allow an exchange of air and moisture between the atmosphere and the soil.
A . Yes, I assume these pillars are bespoke items ? We would need to measure all the dimensions and you need to be aware of a further 3 - 5 ft of stone pillar beneath the surface ! Normally this type of stone carving would take approximately five weeks and then you would need to consider heavy haulage/ installation operations and costs. You may wish to approach your insurance company, as this would be a costly project.
Q . We want a new 2.6m high by 30 m curved dry stone wall. We have a quote from a builder and another from a dry stone waller. The builders quote caters for 8t sand, 20 cement and something called MOT ..
A . This size of wall needs specialist attention. If its a dry stone wall you want, then it should be just that - dry stone, although it would be permissible to mortar the copestones to the top of the wall. The quantity of sand and cement is very large for simple mortaring. MOT is rough brick hardcore, bits of limestone and pieces of old mortar/ concrete. Check the specifications. Beware of how the stone is to be fitted inside the wall - it should be fitted by hand not tipped in. Don't be rushed !
Q . How far will you travel to undertake works in dry stone ?
A . We service all of Europe. Normally we ask that travel expenses, and in some cases accommodation and subsistence costs be met by clients.
Q . We have a cliff face of soil, 7ft high tapering to 3ft. We have been told by our builder that to retain the wall a double breeze block concreted wall would be best. Is there a dry stone alternative?
A . There are two options. Gabions, which are strong steel box cages specially filled on site with local stone. These can be stacked and secured together to almost any height. Alternatively a revetment, which is essentially, a wall built against and into the soil cliff face. Both have a dry stone facia, the gabions can be left as caged or faced in dry stone. Also they are free draining and allow an exchange of air and moisture between the atmosphere and the soil.
Q . We want a new 2.6m high by 30 m curved dry stone wall. We have a quote from a builder and another from a dry stone waller. The builders quote caters for 8t sand, 20 cement and something called MOT ..
A . This size of wall needs specialist attention. If its a dry stone wall you want, then it should be just that - dry stone, although it would be permissible to mortar the copestones to the top of the wall. The quantity of sand and cement is very large for simple mortaring. MOT is rough brick hardcore, bits of limestone and pieces of old mortar/ concrete. Check the specifications. Beware of how the stone is to be fitted inside the wall - it should be fitted by hand not tipped in. Don't be rushed !
Q . How far will you travel to undertake works in dry stone ?
A . We service all of Europe. Normally we ask that travel expenses, and in some cases accommodation and subsistence costs be met by clients.
Q . We have a cliff face of soil, 7ft high tapering to 3ft. We have been told by our builder that to retain the wall a double breeze block concreted wall would be best. Is there a dry stone alternative?
A . There are two options. Gabions, which are strong steel box cages specially filled on site with local stone. These can be stacked and secured together to almost any height. Alternatively a revetment, which is essentially, a wall built against and into the soil cliff face. Both have a dry stone facia, the gabions can be left as caged or faced in dry stone. Also they are free draining and allow an exchange of air and moisture between the atmosphere and the soil.
A . This size of wall needs specialist attention. If its a dry stone wall you want, then it should be just that - dry stone, although it would be permissible to mortar the copestones to the top of the wall. The quantity of sand and cement is very large for simple mortaring. MOT is rough brick hardcore, bits of limestone and pieces of old mortar/ concrete. Check the specifications. Beware of how the stone is to be fitted inside the wall - it should be fitted by hand not tipped in. Don't be rushed !
Q . How far will you travel to undertake works in dry stone ?
A . We service all of Europe. Normally we ask that travel expenses, and in some cases accommodation and subsistence costs be met by clients.
Q . We have a cliff face of soil, 7ft high tapering to 3ft. We have been told by our builder that to retain the wall a double breeze block concreted wall would be best. Is there a dry stone alternative?
A . There are two options. Gabions, which are strong steel box cages specially filled on site with local stone. These can be stacked and secured together to almost any height. Alternatively a revetment, which is essentially, a wall built against and into the soil cliff face. Both have a dry stone facia, the gabions can be left as caged or faced in dry stone. Also they are free draining and allow an exchange of air and moisture between the atmosphere and the soil.
Q . How far will you travel to undertake works in dry stone ?
A . We service all of Europe. Normally we ask that travel expenses, and in some cases accommodation and subsistence costs be met by clients.
Q . We have a cliff face of soil, 7ft high tapering to 3ft. We have been told by our builder that to retain the wall a double breeze block concreted wall would be best. Is there a dry stone alternative?
A . There are two options. Gabions, which are strong steel box cages specially filled on site with local stone. These can be stacked and secured together to almost any height. Alternatively a revetment, which is essentially, a wall built against and into the soil cliff face. Both have a dry stone facia, the gabions can be left as caged or faced in dry stone. Also they are free draining and allow an exchange of air and moisture between the atmosphere and the soil.
A . We service all of Europe. Normally we ask that travel expenses, and in some cases accommodation and subsistence costs be met by clients.
Q . We have a cliff face of soil, 7ft high tapering to 3ft. We have been told by our builder that to retain the wall a double breeze block concreted wall would be best. Is there a dry stone alternative?
A . There are two options. Gabions, which are strong steel box cages specially filled on site with local stone. These can be stacked and secured together to almost any height. Alternatively a revetment, which is essentially, a wall built against and into the soil cliff face. Both have a dry stone facia, the gabions can be left as caged or faced in dry stone. Also they are free draining and allow an exchange of air and moisture between the atmosphere and the soil.
Q . We have a cliff face of soil, 7ft high tapering to 3ft. We have been told by our builder that to retain the wall a double breeze block concreted wall would be best. Is there a dry stone alternative?
A . There are two options. Gabions, which are strong steel box cages specially filled on site with local stone. These can be stacked and secured together to almost any height. Alternatively a revetment, which is essentially, a wall built against and into the soil cliff face. Both have a dry stone facia, the gabions can be left as caged or faced in dry stone. Also they are free draining and allow an exchange of air and moisture between the atmosphere and the soil.
A . There are two options. Gabions, which are strong steel box cages specially filled on site with local stone. These can be stacked and secured together to almost any height. Alternatively a revetment, which is essentially, a wall built against and into the soil cliff face. Both have a dry stone facia, the gabions can be left as caged or faced in dry stone. Also they are free draining and allow an exchange of air and moisture between the atmosphere and the soil.
*Bespoke Dry Stone Walling. Bowland Sandstone and Pillars to Five Bar Hard Wood Gates. Hardwood Gates, dry stone walls and pillars in sandstone. Designing and constructing a sweeping entrance to a property can bring about an old world charm, using natural dry stone and wood. Stone cleaned and recycled from a derelict building on site. |
*Bespoke, Ornate Dry Stone Stone Gateway Pillars. Fine Grained Lancashire Sandstone.
Cut to client specifications and engraved, these dry stone stone pillars present a grand entrance to the property. Constructed in fine grained natural sandstone. Stone sourced locally. |
*Bespoke Dry Stone Property Fronting. Retaining Dry Stone Wall (revetment). Fine Grained , Level Bedded Yorkstone.
A natural dry stone wall can enhance a property and give it a contemporary ambience. Recycled Level bedded Yorkstone specially selected by the client and imported to site from a local source. |
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