29 06, 2019

A “proud” keystone

2019-06-29T09:59:18+00:00

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Everything you need to know about how to build a nice stone arch in one photo!

I’ve always liked a “proud” keystone. One that rises a couple of inches above the other stones that make up the arch.

Originally posted 2015-07-27 14:19:57.

A “proud” keystone2019-06-29T09:59:18+00:00
29 06, 2019

Shaping stone with hammer and chisel

2019-06-29T09:59:17+00:00

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It’s all in the details.

Take a look at the chisel held in master mason, Dan Smith’s, hand… you can barely see it from the vibration after being struck with a stone hammer.

Dan is here shaping the tapered course of a soon to be built solid stone chimney.

Nice stone isn’t it?

Originally posted 2015-07-27 14:12:32.

Shaping stone with hammer and chisel2019-06-29T09:59:17+00:00
29 06, 2019

A stone home restoration

2019-06-29T09:58:59+00:00

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We once restored a stone home in Northern Virginia… it was a mess when we began, and a beauty when we finished.

Originally posted 2015-07-18 12:22:35.

A stone home restoration2019-06-29T09:58:59+00:00
29 06, 2019

An exterior basement entrance

2019-06-29T09:58:32+00:00

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I find that my eye is always drawn toward, and entertained by, roof rafters. I’m not sure why… maybe it’s their simple repeating geometry.

Notice also the exterior stone entry into the basement has been moving along…

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Originally posted 2015-07-09 21:28:20.

An exterior basement entrance2019-06-29T09:58:32+00:00
29 06, 2019

A wood stove enclave

2019-06-29T09:58:19+00:00

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The stone masons began their work in building the chimney.

They start in the basement in by creating a “wood-stove enclave” … which is basically an attractive area where one can place a wood-stove… something beyond a blank wall with a hole in it.

Originally posted 2015-07-06 16:03:30.

A wood stove enclave2019-06-29T09:58:19+00:00
29 06, 2019

Stone kitchen

2019-06-29T09:57:49+00:00

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The new kitchen addition instantly became the main point of entry into the home.

It’s so small, this little area… but yet, so inviting.

My aim was to create a “stone dairy” feel with this addition. I think I came close, and as a bonus, without trying, I achieved a space that would easily fit into the Shire. I can see a Hobbit being comfortable here.

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Notice that the cabin’s owner elected to replace his roof with copper… even with his limited budget the long term savings and zero maintenance of copper proved too irresistible.

Originally posted 2015-06-23 15:52:30.

Stone kitchen2019-06-29T09:57:49+00:00
29 06, 2019

A new stone kitchen and a rebuilt chimney

2019-06-29T09:57:48+00:00

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Here you can see the finished stone addition and the newly rebuilt chimney…

This is the back of the house… the area where we were invited to practice our craft… and now the most attractive side of the home…

Originally posted 2015-06-23 14:36:39.

A new stone kitchen and a rebuilt chimney2019-06-29T09:57:48+00:00
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