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Boone Masons

4/23/2012

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Today as I sit by my woodstove, sipping my coffee, watching the snow fall, I am wishing I could be working, but also I am thankful for all the work I have had over the past few years, and I am so thankful for my wonderful clients who make it possible for me to pursue my passion.  Lately, I have enlisted the help of my roomate and her camera to gather some more high quality images of my work.  Over the course of the summer, I hope to upgrade my pictures to a more artistic and beautiful set of photographs that will capture the enduring beauty of stone.  Here are a few of the pictures that haven't made it to the gallery yet.
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This rustic cobblestone sidewalk was designed for the owner to push his wheel barrow up. The large gravel joints and uneven stones provide traction.
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This short stone wall has 4 columns with warm lights that help drivers navigate Misty Mountains foggy nights.
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Boone artist Peter Oakley was commissioned to carve this 10th Mtn division insignia to as a tribute to my client's father's life and service.
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My client chose these quality acrylic plaques with his and his wife's Zodiac signs to add a custom flair to their patio.
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Grandfather Club bridge and spillway project.

4/18/2012

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Our most recent job is repairs to the stonework on the spillway for the lake at Grandfather Country club.  The project will also involve the construction of 5 stone columns supporting the guardrail for the bridge.  We were hired by Summers Taylor of Elizabethton, TN, a heavy construction specialist whose local projects include the large concrete retaining walls on 421 near New Market Center in Boone NC.
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This photo shows the extent of the spillway. The contractors poured 140 yds of concrete to resurface and reinforce the massive slab. Linville NC
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The Summers Taylor uses their crane with a specialized basket to pour two wing walls which we will attach stone as part of the project.
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Asheville Symposium, Banner Elk Drystone wall

4/15/2012

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Yesterday I had the privilege of meeting with a group of Asheville stonemasons and Tomas Lipps, director of the Stone Foundation (http://stonefoundation.org/) in anticipation of the upcoming Symposium this fall.  Topics we discussed were lodging, transportation, workshop projects, catering, etc...  We are all very excited to be a part of this event, which brings stone masons and stone enthusiasts from all over the world together for education and camaraderie.
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Here we after meeting for tacos and beverages at the White Duck Taco Stand in Asheville's River Arts District.
Other news is the completion of a drystone retaining wall In Banner Elk.  I used a thick TN fieldstone to create a simple stone wall which would blend and harmonize with the natural setting of the residence.  The wall is meant to support the foundations of the house which had become exposed by erosion, and to create a path for the owner to access birdfeeders.  I also used stones we reclaimed from a small landing and walls to create a simple path of stepping stones.
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Drystone wall Banner Elk NC
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Chattanooga Stone Masons

4/1/2012

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This winter and spring, I completed several stonework projects in Chattanooga, and I am already scheduling projects for next winter in Chattanooga.  One of the advantages of being a stonemason in Chattanooga or Boone is the need for steps to access the sloped areas where homes are built.  Stone steps are an economical and beautiful choice Below are some of the Chattanooga stonework projects, and more coming soon!
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These rustic steps were needed to provide access to a deck and garden area. Chattanooga TN
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These large stones made for an attractive stairway on a limited budget, Chattanooga TN (Signal Mtn)
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I built these simple steps for my parents house to access their sunroom, replacing rotting wooden steps. Thats the beauty of stone steps; they last forever. Chattanooga TN
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These drystone steps are built from large rough fieldstones quarried near Chattanooga. They provide access to the sloping backyard and are exceptionally durable and will weather beautifully. Chattanooga TN
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