Monday, August 27, 2018

The line of the wall

. Mark and I had the opportunity of working with two great wallers last week. Working with them I've realized once again that it's not just about building structural walls, it is about being able to feel them. Their look and shape needs to be carefully visualized. 

Determining the lines of a dry stone wall,as it flows over the contour of a landscape is so important . It's height and the path it takes, can look good or amazing depending on seeing the finished creation in your mind. 

Fergus Packman has that ability . The walls he builds convincingly merge with what's around them, taking on a presence that doesn't compete or showboat the rest of the property.

Being able to build walls and also having the skill to see the lines before you build them, makes for a powerful combination.