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 Articles by Joe Valles At European Stone Masonry we talk about how quality workmanship is in the details and that details make all the difference. But what exactly are those details? Can you recognize them when you're shopping for a stone contractor? Read about five construction practices you can count on when you work with European Stone Masonry. by Joe Valles Are you planning a new stone patio? There are three keys to a quality stone patio installation: proper site preparation, well-laid stonework and good drainage. Whether you hire a contractor or do it yourself, understanding the fundamentals of quality construction will help you make sound choices and avoid costly mistakes. The News & Observer The challenge: Because its front yard plunged nearly eight feet down from the street level on two sides, this house had no front walkway and a hard-to-find-front door. The overgrown front yard featured 60-year-old boxwoods, slouching dry-stack walls, a crumbling stone wall on the street, and a creek that sliced through it all. Flowers were out of the question ...
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