Tag: mortar-less
  • Dry stacked stone walls and foundations

    March 13th, 2009

    Mortar-less stone is however the oldest form of construction known to man.   Correctly stacked stones can stand for centuries.

    Stacking stones for a foundation is an extremely challenging skill to learn but creates a strong and beautiful wall. Depending on your source of stone, These walls can often be constructed with almost no materials costs whatsoever making them the most economical choice for concrete-free foundations.

    This technique works for foundations for small cob buildings and additions, outhouses, sheds, garden walls,  and bases for fencing.   The mudgirls have built stone structures such as these for clients on lasqueti island,  Salt-spring island, Nanaimo, Courtenay, Powell river,  Cortes island, Quadra island,  Hornby island, and the Sunshine coast.

    To see more examples or to receive a quote please visit www.mudgirls.ca