After a rocky start to the week, we have made significant progress at our current job. We expanded a patio and faced the challenge of matching some existing stonework, and part of the project was to build arches to allow water to flow away from the patio. Two arches with two sides each and filled solid stone in the middle. The crew has grown with the season and now we have myself, two other masons, Josh and Tom, and a helper, Tyler.
One of our other challenges was to source the stone to match the existing. The original masons used Rich Mountain stone, which was usually collected from fields near Howard's Knob or Rich Mtn. With no source for that, I chose to use Black Regency from Blue Ridge Quarries in Marion. The stone has been tumbled, which I think helps it look more weathered. I would challenge anyone to find where the old work ends and the new begins.
One of our other challenges was to source the stone to match the existing. The original masons used Rich Mountain stone, which was usually collected from fields near Howard's Knob or Rich Mtn. With no source for that, I chose to use Black Regency from Blue Ridge Quarries in Marion. The stone has been tumbled, which I think helps it look more weathered. I would challenge anyone to find where the old work ends and the new begins.
We use a wooden form to support the arch until its complete and cured overnight.
It is important to fill solid in between the two arches so that the wall is supported.
Tomorrow we will cap off the wall and begin the flagstone part of the project.
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