Feb 10, 2013

stone sample

a sample of the stone was finished yesterday, and i am THRILLED!
this stone is exactly what we found on our lot as we were digging out our foundation. i love that it is a local stone, and i am really happy with the "messy", rough look with the brushed and raked  mortar joints.

the mortar is going to dry a lighter gray color (you can see a dry section at the very bottom of the wall)


what do you think??


9 comments:

  1. Love it! Can't wait to see the full finished exterior.

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  2. I think it looks awesome! I am excited to see it finished.

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  3. I'm in love!!! I've always wanted stone on my house and I'm so glad to see you getting it on your new home :)

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  4. I think it will make your house look like it has been there all along and the others where built around it. Btw I happened upon your home on the way to a temple you couldn't have picked a better spot. I have noticed many homes in the area with the same stone work.

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  5. Looking great! Can't wait to see the finished mortar colour and how the finished exterior comes together.

    Angela

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  6. It looks great! The contractors may have doubted you at first, but I doubt this will be last time they use this treatment! Can't wait to see the rest of the exterior come together!

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  7. It looks wonderful! I wish I had your vision in my own home! :)

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  8. looks good! It sure dries a lot lighter! Love it!

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