How to Construct a Sandstone Wall
Pick the Location., Decide on what type of stone., Purchase footing., Gather your supplies., Weigh your options.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Pick the Location.
Make sure you aren't preventing natural run-off water from the position of the wall and footing.
Observe the land in question for a few days prior to doing any work.
Pay special attention to the area after it rains.
You don't want to disrupt the flow of water so that it floods into your neighbor’s property., Stone walls come in different shapes and sizes.
Some stone walls are similar in cut to an average 8” concrete block.
Other stone walls use disproportionate stones to create a rustic look.
Consider the time you’re willing to take on this project.
The disproportionate stones look the best, but take a long time to install. , Footing is the concrete base that is used as the wall's structure.
You can either use dry footing that requires you to mix it with water to activate, or purchase prepared footing. , This type of project requires a lot of supplies that can be found at your nearest hardware store.
Collect these supplies if you decide to continue:
Trowel Garden hose with an on/off nozzle or fitting 3/8" and 5/8" Plywood Work gloves Level Wheelbarrow Concrete Bucket or plastic tub (optional) Hoe Shovel Rake Mattox 100' of chord Mortar Masonry chisel 2x4 for framing Wooden or concrete stakes Screws or duplex nails Tie-in-Bars Framing hammer Saw Carpenter's Square Drill motor with tip for using screws Mortar boards, Be sure you can afford the time it'll take you to construct, and weigh the price difference of hiring professionals. -
Step 2: Decide on what type of stone.
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Step 3: Purchase footing.
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Step 4: Gather your supplies.
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Step 5: Weigh your options.
Detailed Guide
Make sure you aren't preventing natural run-off water from the position of the wall and footing.
Observe the land in question for a few days prior to doing any work.
Pay special attention to the area after it rains.
You don't want to disrupt the flow of water so that it floods into your neighbor’s property., Stone walls come in different shapes and sizes.
Some stone walls are similar in cut to an average 8” concrete block.
Other stone walls use disproportionate stones to create a rustic look.
Consider the time you’re willing to take on this project.
The disproportionate stones look the best, but take a long time to install. , Footing is the concrete base that is used as the wall's structure.
You can either use dry footing that requires you to mix it with water to activate, or purchase prepared footing. , This type of project requires a lot of supplies that can be found at your nearest hardware store.
Collect these supplies if you decide to continue:
Trowel Garden hose with an on/off nozzle or fitting 3/8" and 5/8" Plywood Work gloves Level Wheelbarrow Concrete Bucket or plastic tub (optional) Hoe Shovel Rake Mattox 100' of chord Mortar Masonry chisel 2x4 for framing Wooden or concrete stakes Screws or duplex nails Tie-in-Bars Framing hammer Saw Carpenter's Square Drill motor with tip for using screws Mortar boards, Be sure you can afford the time it'll take you to construct, and weigh the price difference of hiring professionals.
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