The forgotten art of building a stone wall
an illustrated guide to dry wall construction
by Curtis P. Fields
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Demonstrates the fundamentals of laying a durable wall using flat stones that will withstand freezing and thawing. Shows how to move inert rocks safely, with little effort, how to employ simple tools to split stones, how to provide for proper drainage, to interlace parts, to construct gates and stiles, how to rebuild ancient walls that have been tumbled by neglect, and finally, how to level and cap a wall that will be both utilitarian and aesthetically satisfying. Scores of black & white photos & drawings. Published by Yankee Publishing in 1971.
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Dry stone walls, Stone Building, Drywall construction, Stone walls, Drywall, Forgotten Arts seriesPlaces
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The forgotten art of building a stone wall: an illustrated guide to dry wall construction
1971, Yankee
in English
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At head of title: Practical ways of how to build a tailored stone wall without the use of mortar.
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