Hi blog readers, we have spent the last 5 months working on larger and larger retaining wall and hardscape projects in and around Cashiers. Because of all the travel I have not found time to bog, but please like us on Facebook if you want to see the latest updates : https://www.facebook.com/livingstonemasons?ref_type=bookmark
Layla enjoys the site rock flanking the crab orchard steps. Most homes in Cashiers require dynamiting of the bedrock which yields a huge supply of stone to terrace the step sites.
Working with a 28,000 lb machine on a newly paved driveway requires lots of work ( and plywood) to protect the fragile surface.
We used feathers and wedges to split the rocks down to a size and shape appropriate for walling.
Its important to use the largest stones on the footing course so that the wall will have a good foundation. Also we place fabric behind the wall and backfill with riprap. This allows the wall to drain freely and be extremely stable.
As always layla keeps an eye out from the top of the wall.
This shot shows the extreme height of the wall, up to 10' in spots.
This panoramic shot shows the whole worksite, which is extremely steep, making for difficult staging.
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