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Raleigh wall, repairs, cont...

3/12/2012

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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.
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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.
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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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Kevin Pammett link
3/12/2012 01:37:02 pm

Nice job! My Dad used to do a lot of work with finished stone, so I grew up with that expectation. But now that I'm seeing more and more of these "rough" stone walls I'm appreciating that as it really is - a more natural and rustic form of stone wall. Excellent work !

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Glendale link
12/26/2020 12:51:12 pm

I really like how natural you made this wall look. Really like the very large stones that you used.

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