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How to Build a Stone Wall

Have you ever wanted to mark your property lines with a traditional stone wall? Even if you're an amateur, you can build your own stone wall by following these instructions.

1. Start by getting a lot of stones, fairly consistent with the size of the wall you're building. Get big stones for a big wall, smaller stones for a smaller wall. You may want to use stone blocks.
2. Make sure the spot is sturdy before you start, as well as will hold your wall.
3. Decide how wide as well as how long it should be, where you want it as well as how high it should be (mark this, either with ruler/yard stick or a grid/blueprint).
4. Lay out a side rail (with something long like sticks, rulers, wood, small stones) to guide you, as well as outline where you want your wall, so that your wall is consistent.
5. You may want to call a professional, your dad, or your friends. Call friends, strong men, neighbors which can help you, or a lifting company. Use a wheelbarrow if you have to lift heavy stones.
6. Put a layer of larger flat stones along the inside of your outline. Make sure you fill in the spaces, as well as it's a fairly even layer, as well as patch-in holes/spaces with dirt or plaster to give you a good base.
7. Continue to build up layers until your wall is high enough, as well as check to ensure that it's level.

• Use stones of equal size.
• Use a team of people. That way, you have help lifting as well as placing stones, as well as your wall will be build better as well as faster.

• Make sure you build your wall in a safe, sturdy place.
• If it's not built correctly it may fall, so beware of any balance issues.
• Make sure it's safe, not on top of any wires or any plumbing outlets.

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Added: Thu Feb 02 2006

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