We did wrap up in Timber Bay and I must say the patio, bench, stone walls and steps are magnificent, truly the work of talented and skilled individuals. Working with all natural stone requires patience, an analytical brain, strong back and an eye for detail. Stone masons have been highly sought after since man first put chisel to rock. The warmth of the rocks, the enduring beauty and changing patina of the stone make flagstone the timeless, classic choice for a patio.
The job on Lake James concluded last week as well. We used erosion fabric on nearly the entire yard since the customers are not able to water as often as we would like, the fabric holds the moisture well and now is an ideal time to seed in northeast Indiana. The large wall along the roadside is designed basically like a huge planter, the arborvitae hedge will grow together and provide a good screen for the house from the busy road.
Because we are building a color themed rock wall and steps on another house on Lake James I went hunting for a very specific rock today. The rock needed to be around 3.5' x 32" x 15", dark blue and flat on both sides and by golly I found it at the first gravel pit I went to Hansen Aggregates in Angola.
So I thought I would share the journey of the 2,036 pound behemoth. Next stop for the bugger is as a giant step into the lake.
My trip around the gravel pit was more like being in a lunar scape the boulder field is on the far edge of the pit and provides a good view into the bowel of the operation. Shopping for rocks is always a trip.
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