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Intro:
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Stone (see Step 1 for options) Aggregate Work boots Work gloves Measuring tape A level A shovel A sledgehammer A brick hammer A crowbar Safety glasses Some wooden stakes Some string A 1 by 2-inch (2.5 by 5-centimeter) board, cut to the height of your wall A saw Optional: A wheelbarrow Two or three 10-gallon buckets A commercial hand tamper A 2 by 12-inch (5 by 30.5-centimeter) board for tamping Drainage perimeter pipe Landscape fabric |
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| The amount of time depends on the size of your wall. For a 60 cubic foot wall (18.3 cubic meters--the limit recommended by this 2torial) allow at least three full days of work. |
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Your very own bouldered bastion of bulwarked beauty Built by carefully stacking stones without using mortar, a dry stone wall can give an everyday landscape a timeless air, and with good reason. This type of work is one of the oldest trades in history. If you're interested in creating a wall for your own yard, be it for aesthetics or function (such as a retaining wall), we'll take you through the materials, tools, and techniques of this ancient art form.
They don't measure stone in tons for nothing. Keep your project within a manageable scale and treat your materials with respect. Always wear heavy-duty work gloves and work boots (steel-toed are the safest). If you're chipping or breaking stone, wear protective glasses. If you have any physical problems, try to work with a partner in case you need help. And finally, if you're feeling tired, take a break--fatigue and stonework don't mix. Note: Be aware of building codes and property laws. If you live in an area that's prone to earthquakes, codes may prohibit this type of wall. If you're building to mark your property line, avoid misunderstandings by consulting your neighbors beforehand.
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