Dry Stone Masonry
Dry stone masonry is one the oldest forms of masonry construction. It is mortarless stonemasonry, hence the word "dry." Stones are laid together such that gravity and friction do the work of keeping the structure together. Dry stone masonry is a very practical type of construction; structures built in this manner are flexible, durable, free-draining and easily maintained. Well-built and well-maintained dry stone walls are known to last hundreds of years.
Below, and in our project gallery, are some samples of our dry stone work. We offer both restoration and new construction of dry stone masonry.
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Sample Project: Dry Stone Restoration
Project Description: 1915-era dry stone bridge located on estate museum. Bridge had one cracked lintel and failing side walls due to long term traffic crossing structure.
Project scope: Replace lintel and rebuild side walls with increased depth.
Sample Project: Dry Stone New Construction
Project scope: install dry stone retaining wall at private residence; match wall style to regional style and house architecture. Wall built with locally-quarried sandstone rubble.
Mason's Mark LLC P.O. Box 193 Kent, OH 44240 Phone (330) 671-6585 Fax (330) 678-6965