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From what I can see of the stone in the picture it appears to be facing stone only and much of it trace…"
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Simon Knops replied to Phil Voice's discussion Maintaining the width of a double faced random stone wall during build"As one who usually leans the faces of his wall inwards ( deliberately I might add for dry stone walls) I find it very difficult to build a wall with a true vertical face. Your idea Phil is brilliantly simple and so much easire than trying to keep…"
Simon Knops replied to Andrew Evans's discussion wooden Gate"Very good point Graham. I was assuming some big posts!! In the main it seems that if something isn't available off the shelf then look for something sturdy enough to act as a decent frame."
Simon Knops replied to tony h wall's discussion Gazebo/tent" Hi Tony
Stick with the cheap ones and chuck em away - if you can find them after a night of strong wind - or as you suggest go for a pop up one. We have used various heavy duty small marquess with The Dry Stone Walling Association for walling…"
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Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 17:16 on March 7, 2010,
Peter Dawson said… - Hi Simon. Can i pick your brains? I have a walling job coming up in Saltford, Bristol. Need to source approx 3 tonnes of White Lias stone. Do you know any good sources of stone in Bristol. The only one i know is JAT at Pensford. Thanks!
- At 21:08 on July 3, 2009,
Gareth said… - Hi Simon, I moved out of St Andrews a couple of years ago and am now in Stapleton/Eastville (gone rural). Work mostly on the outskirts of the city these days. How you finding work in the area, recession wise?
- At 11:08 on June 28, 2009, Gareth said…
- Thanks for your suggestion, I'll make a note of his details. Nice walls!
- At 19:26 on March 25, 2009,
Pro DesignerJackson's Landscape Design said… - Thanks for your kind words, even better feeling knowing a complete stranger likes my work.
bless you, take a look at the website and spread the word!!
Kerry
- At 9:30 on February 12, 2009,
PRO MemberPip Howard said… - Thanks for this info. Back home in France now, but will forward on your info to the client in Perranwell, Cornwall, as I think you are the kind of waller they are looking for.
Pip
- At 14:48 on February 2, 2009,
PRO MemberPip Howard said… - love your walling. Any chance of letting me know what quarry your stone comes from. Have a contract in Cornwall and think this is the stuff they would like. Thanks
Best Wishes
Pip
- At 19:27 on January 15, 2009,
PRO MemberPhil Voice said… - Hello Simon and welcome to the Landscape Juice Network.
Well done on the career change and I hope it is as enjoyable as it looks from you work photo?
Please take a moment to read the 'welcome new members' page.
Kind regards
Phil Voice
- At 19:23 on January 15, 2009,
Richard Clegg said… - Good move Sir. Be happy! Any more pics?
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