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Stone Fences & Walls

Transform your outdoor boundary spaces with our expert stone fences, walls and retaining walls works performed by our team of professional stoneworkers and artists. Our fences and walls are designed to enhance both beauty and durability -literally- settled in stone. At RL Masonry LLC, we take pride in delivering top-notch craftsmanship, creative designs and superior-professional results that stands the test of time.

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Stone Fences

Embellish your property with our exquisite stone fences, showcasing native designs that harmoniously integrate with your surroundings. Our services ensure professional finishes and a diverse selection of stone options, allowing you to a distinctive durable boundary for your outdoor space.

With a Beautyful stone fence you get several benefits, such as security, privacy, aesthetics, and curve appeal. Stone characteristics are durability, weather resistance, color, texture, size, and relative cost.

Different types of Stone Fences

  • Rock Fence:

    This is another term for a dry stone wall, emphasizing the use of stones as a barrier. 

  • Stone and Rider Fence:

    This refers to a specific type of dry stone wall that includes vertical and horizontal rails, often used for agricultural purpose

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Key aspects of stone fences and walls:

The key factors for durable and stable stone fences and walls are a solid, well-drained foundation, proper construction techniques that account for gravity and friction, and the selection of appropriate, high-quality stone. 

Foundation and site preparation

  • Site assessment: Before building, assess the site's characteristics, including slope, soil type, and drainage. In cold climates, dig the trench deeper than the frost line to prevent frost heave from destabilizing the wall.

  • Foundation trench: A trench is dug and filled with a base layer of compacted gravel or crushed stone to provide a stable, level, and well-draining base.

  • Drainage: Proper drainage is critical for preventing water accumulation, which can cause erosion and structural damage. Retaining walls, in particular, may require integrated drainage systems like perforated pipes to redirect water away. 

Material selection

  • Type of stone: Choose natural stone (like granite or fieldstone) or manufactured stone based on your aesthetic preference, budget, and structural needs. Natural stone provides a rustic look, while manufactured stone is more uniform.

  • Stone properties: Select stones that are durable, weather-resistant, and suitable for the wall's purpose. Consider the size, shape, and color to achieve the desired look.

  • Mortar vs. dry-laid: Decide whether to use mortar or build a dry stone wall. Mortared walls offer a sturdy, polished look, while dry stone walls provide a rustic aesthetic and greater flexibility to absorb freeze-thaw cycles. 

Stone Walls

Different types of Stone Walls

  • Dry Stone Wall:

    This is a common and widely accepted term for a stone fence constructed without mortar. 

  • Stone Wall:

    This is a more general term that can be used to describe any wall made of stone, including those built with mortar. 

  • Stone Boundary:

  • This term highlights the use of stone walls as property boundaries. 

  • Dry-stone Dyke:

    This is a term more common in Scotland and some other regions, referring to a dry stone wall. 

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Construction techniques

  • Maximize friction and gravity: The basic principles of building a strong stone wall are maximizing friction between stones and using gravity to your advantage.

  • Proper stone orientation: Place stones with their long dimension running into the wall, perpendicular to its face, just like stacking firewood. This maximizes friction and strengthens the structure. Placing stones with the long side showing (called "tracing") is a common mistake that creates a weak wall.

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  • Staggered joints: Lay stones so that each one crosses a joint below it, like laying bricks, to avoid creating weak vertical lines. This is also called the "one-over-two principle".

  • Tight hearting: Fill the interior gaps between the larger face stones with smaller "hearting" stones. This adds points of contact, increases friction, and keeps stones from shifting independently.

  • Tie stones: Incorporate tie-back stones at intervals to connect the inner and outer layers of the wall, enhancing stability.

  • Level courses: Use a mason's level and string to ensure each course is straight and level, preventing instability and potential shifting over time

Planning and maintenance

  • Permits: Check local building codes and regulations, as permits may be required for certain wall heights or types.

  • Purpose: The wall's function (e.g., retaining soil, providing privacy, decorative) will influence its design, size, and location.

  • Maintenance: Regular maintenance is essential for longevity. Inspect the wall annually for loose stones or cracks and make prompt repairs to prevent more extensive damage. 

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