Dry stone retaining wall construction Pt. 2

This 7' high wall replaces an original 4' one. The video explains the ins and outs of the construction process. The wall is topped out with half round top stones and features a reclaimed post box that was walled into the construction.

[@tonyalways7174]

Now that’s a skill that can never be replaced with a computer. Any apprentice who works with Danny is a lucky lucky boy or girl.

[@nicholascorrigan2660]

Dig the kilt Danny Thanks for your reply earlier Nick

[@Matt-wv1mr]

Just came across your vlog.
Amazing.
Keep ones old trade up.

[@chrisscott2422]

Great vids enjoyed em all

[@Spencer_White]

Looks proper tidy that, great info too 🤓👌

[@allythescot]

Enjoyed your video,great job,Ally

[@murph5951]

Brilliant job 👌👌

[@almusti]

19:50 😂😂😂 🤙🏻

[@andrewcampbell6883]

Good the way you do the through stones flush with with the string line poor sheep dogs and cows will have to find some where else to scratch there arses

[@andrewcampbell6883]

Much prefer your way of setting the coping stone straight with the string line saw a few in the formation of kings and queens for me looks daft just my opinion

[@adam813]

Great channel. Did you visit Shugborough Estate recently? If not, it was someone who eerily looked like you.

[@dportercontracting9974]

Cheers for the comment bud.
I've no idea where Shugborough estate is so I guess it must be a doppelganger of me.

[@davidparkes8705]

Hi Porter, great workmanship as always. I trying to restore a old stone in Northern Ireland. Every plastering / pointing company don't want to work with lime. They prefer cement but as you know this can cause more harm than good. Please if possible could I receive your contact details, as I live in Yorkshire 3-4 days a week. Thank you David p.s. Have you ever thought of the idea of publishing a book !

[@dportercontracting9974]

Thanks David. Sounds like you have an exciting project you have on your hands. Modern builders tend to steer away from lime based mortars as it requires more care, attention and skill to use effectively. I don't travel for work but could happily give advice for you if you require some consultation on your venture. You can get hold of me through here or via an online search.

[@andrewcampbell6883]

Just like you're buttering your toast go on my man

[@nicholascorrigan2660]

Hi Danny
Nick here in Perth Western Australia
I do the same work as yourself.
Although the oldest buildings I work on are dated around the 1860’s Such as the town as York . Yep York WA
I use a lot of NHL 3.5
On average I charge around $240 a square meter
How do you charge for your jobs?
Saying like your time , accessibility . I have to consider such implications on nearly every job
Especially heritage work.

[@dportercontracting9974]

Hi Nick, glad to hear you are looking after the heritage properties in Oz! I'm guessing that sun shrinkage with your lime mortar will be a bigger issue for you than dealing with existing damp problems in dwellings?
I charge a standard square meter price for application, plus materials, plus a standard hourly rate for breaking out. I've found that is the best way for me to cover my back on jobs.

[@richardjones3112]

Loving your videos.Where did you learn your trade-would you describe yourself as a stonemason?

[@dportercontracting9974]

Hi Richard, many thanks for the comment. I'm auto didactic with my skills. Picked up some tips along the way from working alongside old boys but honed my skills myself. There are still many snippets to learn. Each new project brings a new snippet of knowledge.

[@richardjones3112]

@@dportercontracting9974 Fair play to you,plenty of work for you in Wales.

[@JohnDoe-wo6hl]

Hi Porter, beautiful job as always. I have an unrelated question about the lime putty mixing you showed a year ago. Do you finish that mortar by waiting for it to go green hard then scraping and hitting with a stiff brush? Thanks again for the content. Really helping me fix up my old outhouse and stone walls 😁

[@dportercontracting9974]

Thanks for the comment, John. Glad you have found some use from the vids.
The finishing of the mortar is the same process as if using NHL. The beating back of the mortar creates a larger surface area, to aid the mortars breathability.

[@JohnDoe-wo6hl]

@@dportercontracting9974 Thanks mate I appreciate the quick reply. Keep up the great work 👍👍

[@davidporterrealestate]

hey my name is D Porter

[@sgfelectrical734]

What’s the story with the kilt? Seems like everything u do has a reason.

[@dportercontracting9974]

Na, the kilt is simply functional air conditioning for the genetalia.

[@stevenfaid4338]

Showing the fellows on site. Think it’s a winner

[@murph5951]

First 🤪