Getting The Most Value From Your Stonework... Handmade House TV

[@jonwinship9099]

There's a thirst for well-built homes that'll endure multiple generations of stewardship. Thank you Noah for your inspirational videos.

[@HandmadeHouseswithNoahBradley]

I totally agree Jon! Thanks for a great comment!

[@613kc]

Thank You Noah, Great Show/Lesson!!!

[@HandmadeHouseswithNoahBradley]

You are welcome Henry!

[@jettkeyser9909]

Well done. Inspirational…After the Log Cabin Academy I put off or remained on the fence about taking the stone course…and I love stone.

[@jettkeyser9909]

Hope to go forward soon. I always wonder how to gather and/or procure the kind of stone that is needed…

[@HandmadeHouseswithNoahBradley]

Glad to hear it Jon! Depending on where you live, you can find stone either on the stone yard or in the classifieds. It's amazing sometimes what's out there!

[@Markds181]

Here in Michigan we have an abundance of rocks, mostly glacier fallout with a wide variety of sizes to choose from. Mostly free on dirt roads and your own property. Do you have any reservations using field stone, or have a preference for a particular type of stone?

[@HandmadeHouseswithNoahBradley]

In general, my recommendation is to worked with stone that has been previously faced or to search for stone that has a straight face...that is, depending on what you want to create. I go over my recommendations in the Stone Mason Academy on sourcing and looking for the perfect stone.

[@RickVonSloneker]

I have the same question. I plan on just pulling stones from piles in farmers' fields. With their permission, of course.

[@natstas2725]

Thank you for these great videos, I have a mix or older chinking, in good shape, and newer chink and I want to stain it to a similar color in your background. Can you recommend a product I can paint over it and help seal it as well? A more tradition color since it's mostly mortar type color now.

[@HandmadeHouseswithNoahBradley]

Basically, no. You can try to paint over it but your results will not likely be as pleasing as you would hope. But still, you can try... For the best results, I recommend, tearing out the existing chinking and do as I recommend in the chinking academy--a full wiring with metal lath with cement topcoat.