Most retaining walls are built to a similar design to free-standing walls. They are made up of horizontal layers of facing stones, packed...

It helps to have a methodical approach to work when dry stone walling. Below are some points of guidance. Stripping out: Cope stones laid...

Granite Walling & Dyking

Whin stone is robust in strength and has been used historically across Scotland. It many uses include boundary walls, agricultural use...

The training facilities at Merryhill are excellent! Its set in a beautiful location. On approach you can see 3 or 4 drystone walling...

This was my first time that I had been invited to RHS Tatton and I wasn't sure what to expect. Carl Hardman of Landmark Walling and the...

Angus is charming, picturesque and positively whimsical. The countryside has miles of drystone walls formed of a lovely soft pink...

Driving to the test centre on sunny spring morning (7am) through the idyllic Derbyshire Dales was an absolute delight! Test dates had...

The Cause Most old buildings and walls move to some degree during their life. Structural movement can occur, usually caused by decay,...

Traditional techniques encourage species to thrive.

Proper joint preparation is as important as the repointing work itself when repairing masonry. Joint preparation consists of carefully...

Masons historically tended to lead nomadic lives. They went where there was employment. Other tradesmen could effectively stay where they...