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Traditional dry-stone wall built without mortar

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Natural Stone Walls: Dry-Stone, Masonry and Cladding Compared

Three ways of building with natural stone and when each one fits.

Stone walls can be built in several ways. The best option depends on the structure, appearance and budget.

Dry-stone

Dry-stone walls are built without mortar, relying on carefully fitted stones. They suit garden and boundary walls and give a traditional appearance.

Masonry

Mortared stone masonry forms a structural wall. Stone shape and size are chosen to suit the wall and the mason’s technique.

Cladding

Thin stone cladding is fixed to an existing wall. It gives a natural look with less weight than solid masonry. The fixing system and substrate need careful planning.

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