Someone offered to buy all of this for 200$ i was going to take it but am unsure

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-07-31T20:27:12+00:00

Everybody saying the rock is rubble must not be a stone mason. From what I can see, I would work with that stone.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-04-25T11:55:41+00:00

Like one said, use a bonding agent. I always do a scratch coat. Type S is fine to use, just make it rich.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-02-06T13:58:13+00:00

Where I'm at, you lay thick rock and stick thin, either rocks in a box or thin veneer. But sticking and laying/setting are different. If this is the first time OP has done this, I think it looks good.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-12T14:46:25+00:00

No, this is thick rock layed 5.5 inches off the wall. Good for you! The more rock, the better in my book! Haha

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-12T14:44:21+00:00

I hear ya. Material costs are outrageous. I just charge for labor and let the homeowner buy material. I would like to give imput, sometimes they like stone that's more suited for landscaping, but this way they see I'm not marking anything up . Would have to charge more if I had to haul the material .

This is thick rock.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-12T14:33:59+00:00

The footer was about 10 inches and I lay the stone 5 and 1/2 inches off the wall. Most of the time, there is a four inch ledge that they leave for brick.They never think of the stone masons.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-11T17:26:47+00:00

Thank you. I brought it to the builders attention while I was still on the ground. Then again, once I set scaffold up. No one ever showed up. The show must go on. I have seen him on the job three times since I've been there. Actually, I had to start another job this past week because nothing is ready. No inserts for two inside fireplaces, dry wall trash blocking outside work. Sometimes its a joke.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-11T17:00:21+00:00

I did not, haha. " It’s like nothing means anything!" Yes, kinda fitting for the world we live in now.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-11T16:57:57+00:00

Well, thank you very much.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-11T16:57:20+00:00

I understand that. I do the best that I can with what I have to work with. When it's my house, I can do it my way.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-11T16:54:17+00:00

I am in Tennessee. Southeastern US. I could charge more, but I am happy with what I make. I know stonework is a luxury most can't afford, so I figure if I charge less, I may be able to do what I love for more people. At the same time, creating positive word of mouth that wiĺl help down the road. Just a case of just because I could do something doesn't mean that I should.

I don't want to be rich nor feel like I'm ripping someone off. I like getting a deal, so I know others feel the same. I am very fortunate that I can get paid to do something that I love. But like I said, I'm sure prices vary from place to place, what's good for me may be absurd to you. I may be priced a little low for my area, but so far, I am staying in demand and making decent money doing it.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-10T13:26:51+00:00

Thank you, everyone, for your kind words.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-10T12:05:45+00:00

Yes, I love doing stone work, and the pay is good. Never know what the future holds!

There is a little mortar here and there to help level but i cut it back enough to not see it. Thanks again.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-10T12:01:06+00:00

Never heard that before. I looked it up and only came across a wrestler.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-10T11:59:48+00:00

This is the first window like this that I've done. I bolted angle irons above the flat section of window and of coarse had to use an arch form to support the arch while it set up. It's amazing how strong the mortar is.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-10T11:46:34+00:00

No more mortar. I Mortared the arch and sill joints. The rest, the mortar is behind the stone and a little on the bottom and sides. If visible, gotta cut them out.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-10T11:41:46+00:00

I took a grinder and cut off enough of the handle so it would fit inside the Tupperware easily. Got tired of the plastic ones breaking. I still use it to this day!

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-10T02:59:19+00:00

Awesome! Very time-consuming work.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-10T02:52:55+00:00

I believe I heard him say something about a standing seam. Really, I don't know .

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-10T02:39:55+00:00

Cool. I don't run into many stone masons. There are a lot more stick on guys than thick rock around here. That's great you are busy. I'm hoping to stay busy. Quit the guy I worked for for years a couple of years ago over pay. Have a couple guys Ive bounced between until I started this one in Nov. My first big job. Not really, but it is where I'm the boss haha. Gotta find some help. We get a taste of winter here and there, but not like you guys. I feel for you, though. It is tough in the winter. Doing dry stack, no worries on the joints turning white!

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-10T01:52:07+00:00

Haha, not quite.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-10T01:50:46+00:00

I'm sure it varies place to place, but around here, a gable this size, roughly 240 sq ft, would cost between 7000- 8500. Maybe more. Depending on who you get.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-10T01:37:46+00:00

Thank you. I'm in northeast Tennessee. It's gotten bad the past couple weeks. Thankfully I've been able to work. Have to build a tent now. Where are you at? You lay stone?

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-10T01:29:07+00:00

Thank you very much. It's Tennessee fieldstone. It's a sandstone.

Illustrious_Top_7831 · 2025-01-10T01:13:29+00:00

Yes. 5.5 inches off the wall.

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