Foundation Stone

[Mavrik02]

We moved into our new house in June of this summer (2005). The inside was mostly done but there was virtually nothing done to the outside of the property except rough grading. I didn't think I would get to putting the stone on the outside of the foundation until at least next spring...until one day the boss decided it needed to be done (and now) so she bought and had the stone delivered that week. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

After some searching I found an installer that works for a local stone company during the week and does side jobs on the weekend. He agreed to work with me to install the stone over several weekends. This was perfect because I wanted to do the work myself but having a pro around would make the project go a lot faster and ensure it got done right.

I will post pictures of our progress and one or two of the finished product.

Let me know if you have any questions, tips or thoughts (especially how I could finish the front steps/posts in the stone).

Thanks,

Fred

 

[Mavrik02]

We used Dutch Quality Stone for all of the stone work in the house. We used the Stackstone inside for the fireplace and bar and the Weatherledge (same as Stackstone except the pattern is bigger) for the exterrior.

They delivered everything on pallets which was nice for moving them around with the bucket forks. Unfortunately I could only lift two rows of boxes at a time (~700lbs).

 

[Mavrik02]

We started on the front corner of the house first.

 

[Mavrik02]

The Kioti was a huge help in moving things around.

 

[Mavrik02]

Some detail under the front porch.

 

[ScottAR]

Great photos... Beautiful house!!

 

[EddieWalker]

Beautiful Home !!!!!!

The rock really compliments it nicely. After you finish sharing the outside pics, how about some pics of the inside?

Eddie

 

[LarryRB]

Is that a Jim Barna design?

 

[Egon]

Very nice looking house! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

We spent 25 years in a log home built by ourselves.

Egon

 

[scott_vt]

Beautiful home and the stone work looks great!!! Just wondering while attaching the stone to the foundation, do you need to use the metal strips every foot or so to keep the stone from pulling away fron the concrete? The pics were great.

scotty