A 2 inch stone would be fine to build a 3 ft wall.
Natural stone retaining wall ottawa.
Smith s stone masonry has built and rebuilt numerous walls around the ottawa area.
Try using the stone for rock benches or a natural playground they rock in schoolyards read more about rock benches here pdf.
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Whether you are building a small garden wall or a large retaining wall holding back the side of a hill sandman sales yard has what you need.
The original plan was to use all the existing stone to rebuild the wall and steps but the old pieces of flagstone used on the steps were in poor condition so i purchased some new flagstone from our local.
We specialize in only the best quarry sourced natural wallstone for your retaining and accent walls.
Armour stone is the way to make a powerful statement about the scope of your project.
If you are looking for natural luxury then armour stone is the product for you.
The size of the stone is usually relative to the size of the project.
In ottawa brick and stones our advisors will be happy to look at the improvements you want to make to your property with you.
A front yard flower bed and porch project might use smaller precast pavers while a retaining wall spanning your entire property line could use 3 5 footlong armour stones.
As in all construction you must first choose a product that is suitable for the job which you wish to accomplish e g.
In our showroom we can demonstrate products and installation techniques.
Our extensive collection includes bluestone granite fieldstone and more.
Building a stone wall.
Retaining walls can be used to build planters and gardens or level the slope grade of a property.
Offers mountain grey wall stone and bobcat armour stone.
Stone retaining walls natural stone is the perfect choice when looking for a product to use for a short stone border or perhaps a retaining wall.
As you can clearly see this stone wall is in need of repair perhaps one more heavy rainfall and this could easily bring down sections of the retaining wall that has pushed out over time.
You don t want to build a 6 ft.
Once in the store you ll have time to discover all the different options available to you.
Armour stone is an amazing material to build retaining walls stairs gardens and creating landscape features like a border for your property.
We have flat round tumbled and reclaimed natural wallstone to help you accentuate your outdoor living space.
Retaining walls can be constructed of armour stone natural quarry stone poured concrete wood or interlocking wall blocks.
Retaining walls are designed to maintain and stabilize earth and rock and to stop the erosion of soil on steep landscapes.