About Dry Stone Walling
The technique of Dry Stone building has been around for over 4000 years. The Brochs of Scotland, the settlement of Skara Brae and Machu Picchu all utilized these techniques and stand silent vigil to the technique.
No mortar is used with any of theses features and built using the proper techniques, they will outlast us. Anyone telling you they will not stand need only look at the above mentioned places.
The Dry Stone Walling Association within the UK is the primary base for the craft. Their certification schemes ensure quality workmanship and progress. Although labor intensive, a good waller can complete roughly ten feet of wall a day. Obviously special features such as bridges and arches will require stone shaping and more preparation time. |
