Over the weekend I was able to work in Raleigh, NC on the large drystone retaining wall I started last weekend. I was able to complete a section and have a photo to share. I like the character of the wall and the large rough stones. This is a cost effective and incredibly durable type of construction, not to mention how the natural look of the stones will enhance the client's backyard.
The natural weathered faces of the stones stick in and out according to their shape. This gives the wall a rustic beauty. The section in the middle of the photo is finished height, approximately 5 feet high.
I was also able to get photos of the repair work in Banner Elk, but unfortunately I do not have good "before" pictures.
This section of wall was crumbling and showed loose stones and mortar, as well as being quite a bit taller. We reduce the height and rebuilt and tuckpointed most of the section in the picture, creating a wall that functions and looks like new, but uses the same stone and has the same character as the original.
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