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guide to dry stone walling guide to dry stone walling
Andy Radford

Dry stone walling is one of the oldest of countryside crafts, and these attractive structures form one of the most striking features of the rural landscape, whether on upland pasture, fell or moorland. The author looks into the history of dry stone walling before demonstrating how to build a wall with step-by-step explanations accompanied by photographs and diagrams. Topics include: how to acquire suitable stone; tools of the trade; basic walling technique; building or repairing a curved wall; walling on slopes and gapping, retaining walls and variations. 128pp

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building stone walls building stone walls
John Vivian

This book tells you all you need to know to build your own sturdy walls. Carefully detailed, clear drawings show the techniques to follow - and how to avoid problems. Topics covered include: wall foundations; basic "one-over-two" method, chinking "in" or "out"; height to width formula; using lower quality stone; building retaining walls; slopes; drainage problems; using rubble; and building in gates, fences, and stiles. Excellent example photos show good and poor walls, while the author's lively text tells you how to build, step-by-step. 112pp

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