European Stone Masonry

Resources

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Links to reading, shopping and learning.

Glossary

25 Stone Masonry Terms and Definitions

Video

How to Repoint Masonry Joints - 5 minute demonstration by Joe Valles

Bookshelf

In the Company of Stone: The Art of the Stone Wall by Dan Snow

The Art of Splitting Stone: Early Rock Quarrying Methods in Pre-Industrial New England 1630-1825 by Mary Gage and James Gage

Stone by Andy Goldsworthy

Guided by a Stonemason: Exploring the Cathedrals, Abbeys and Churches of Britain by Thomas Maude

Dry Stone Walls by Lawrence Garner

Building the Medieval Cathedrals by Percy Watson (for kids)

Echoes Of Iron In Connecticut's Northwest Corner by Ed Kirby

Green

Habitat DeConstruction Program salvages usable building materials from residential homes. Donated materials are sold in the ReStore to raise funds for Habitat homes in Wake County.

Plants for stone walls recommended by Carolina Gardener magazine

FAQ

More information on Artisan Fireplaces, patios and European Stone Masonry LLC

Links

Masonry History Integrity: An Urban Conservation Primer - a 270 page downloadable book from The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training

Forno Bravo - start your pizza oven project here

Traditional Building and Period Homes - articles on historic restoration, renovation and traditional style new construction

Building Stone Magazine - articles, news, ideas and trends in building stone design

Dry Stone Conservancy - a look at the rich history of dry stone construction and recent preservation efforts

Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings - National Park Service brief

Building a Rumford Fireplace - Jim Buckley

Shopping

Charles Luck Stone Center - Wake Forest, NC

The Stone Center of Carolina - Durham, NC

See more pet photos at www.facebook.com/EuropeanStoneMasonry

These stone steps were built with 5" risers to accommodate small dogs.

Fireplaces Walls Portfolio