How to Build a Stone Wall
Oklahoma stone is perfect for improving your outdoor space. Building a stone wall will create privacy, or it will provide protection from erosion on a sloped property when you add a retaining wall. The height and style of your wall is your choice. It could be rustic, modern, tall, or short. It all depends on you. Building a Stone Wall ● Begin by laying out and marking the length of the wall. A string, rope, or even garden hose are perfect for establishing the area of your wall. ● Once you have finished the layout, begin to dig a trench that is six inches wider than the stone and six inches deep. Add roughly three inches of gravel and tamp it with a tamper until the gravel layer is two inches deep and level. ● Lay the stones down next to each other, making sure that they fit snuggly. Level the stones as you work, using a torpedo level to ensure that the front and back and sides are completely ...