How to build sandstone wall??? newbie

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Bar
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Joined: Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:06 pm
Location: North West

Post: # 26177Post Bar

Hello to all.
I need advice on sandstone wall construction from start to finish, like what mortar/mix, do I dress the stone with hammer n chisel, string lines n so on. The wall is a dwarf bout 1ft high and going on a stepped footing and up against a raised garden at one point, so do I need drainage tubes? Any strengthening or whit? Tools needed?

Thanks fur yur experienced help. Lookin forward to the replies.
Cheers.

Pablo
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Location: N/Ireland

Post: # 26189Post Pablo

What kind of stone is it has it been guilotine cut or is it field stone or quarry face stone. Drainage and most of the rest of the stuff you need to know is on the main site.
Can't see it from my house

Bar
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Thanks fur the reply, all sorted n happy as a dog with 2.

Cheers.

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