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Boone Stonemasons

9/18/2011

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We had the opportunity to build a front entrance with steps for a client with a creative and artistic side recently.  She was dissatisfied with her simple wooden steps and wanted some stone steps to make a statement and help tie her entrance to the stonework and boulders around her home.  I worked closely with her on the design of the project, using her input each step of the way to create something unique and unusual to welcome guests to her home.
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Pouring a 12" thick steel reinforced footing.
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Roughing in the steps with cement blocks.
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We built columns on each side of the steps with irregular shapes. We used stones to tie in deeply with rubble and cement fill. This is not a veneer, but solid stone construction. We also installed conduit for the electricians to come back and add lighting.
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Finished product. The owner will set planters on top of the columns and steps to further integrate the design.
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    Franklin Smith, owner Living Stone Masonry and general stone enthusiast

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