Random Rubble Stone Wall

Random rubble stone walls are a great way to add natural beauty and interest to a space. They’re made using stones that are roughly the same size and shape, but not evenly placed. This gives the wall an irregular appearance, which makes it seem more natural and less formal than regular brick or stone walls.

rubble masonry, also called rubblework, is the use of undressed, rough stone, generally in the construction of walls. Dry-stone random rubble walls, for which rough stones are piled up without mortar, are the most basic form. An intermediate method is coursed rubble walling, for which stones are roughly dressed and laid in courses. Snecked rubble features stones of varying sizes with small fillers or snecks between them.

The primary reason for the use of rubble in masonry is the relative difficulty of dressing most types of stone. Rubblework was preferred where the surface either would be faced with ashlar (dressed stone), or otherwise hidden, as in a foundation, or where the builder wanted or was indifferent to the rough effect.

Rubblework bound with mortar was often used as an infilling between dressed wall faces. Used in this way it does not contribute significantly to the wall’s strength and may even detract from it if the mortar is poorly prepared, leached out by moisture, or otherwise unsuitable. Nevertheless, many medieval cathedrals were built in this manner. Rubblework in walls was superseded even in ancient times by brick when available and in modern construction by reinforced concrete.

Rubble masonry, also known as rubblework, is the use of undressed, rough stone, generally for the construction of walls.

The most basic form of rubble masonry is dry-stone rubble walls which are very common in rural locations and popular with landscapers looking for a traditional aesthetic. The rough, unhewn stones are piled on top of one another without mortar and are often laid in irregular horizontal courses.

Alternatively, the stones can be bound with cement or lime mortar, although in this case, a greater degree of stone selection may be required to avoid excessively wide mortar joints. Stones can be bonded by laying longer ones both along the face and oriented lengthwise across the depth of the wall. Selected stones are laid to form roughly square angles at quoins and around openings.

Characteristics of stones used for Random Rubble Stone Wall

The stones shall be hard, sound, and durable of the approved quarry.
Stone shall be hammer dressed to secure closed joint so that the stones when laid will come into close proximity.
Stones shall be fair, and equal in size and every stone shall be fitted to the adjacent stones.
No stone shall be less than 15 cm in size.
Stones with round surfaces shall not be used.
Face stones shall be comparatively larger and uniform in size and color to give a good appearance and the breadth of face stones shall be greater than the height.
The facing stone should tail into the wall to a sufficient depth to bond well.
Stones shall be laid with a broader face downward to give good bedding.
Face joints shall be broken and the face of the wall shall be truly in plumb.
Cornerstones of quoins should be a good stone and dressed to the correct angle and laid as headers and stretchers.
Mortar shall be as specified, may be of cement mortar 1:3 to 1:6 or lime mortar 1:2 to 1:3.
Materials or mortar shall be of standard specifications.
Mortar shall be first dry mixed to have the required proportion and then mixed with water by adding water slowly and gradually and mixed thoroughly to get a uniform mortar of workable consistency.
Freshly mixed mortar shall be used.
Joints shall not be thicker than 2 cm, face joints shall be thinner.
Interstices, if any, may be filled with pieces or spalls of stones embedded in mortar.
Not more than 60 cm height of masonry shall be constructed at a time.
Through bond stones of one piece shall be provided, one every 0.5 sq.m. of the face, and should extend to the full thickness of the wall.
For walls thicker than 75 cm, bond stones may be of two pieces placed side by side overlapping at least 15 cm.
The breadth of the bond stone shall not be less than 1 ½ times the height.
All stones shall be thoroughly wetted before laying.
At the end of the day’s work, the masonry shall be flooded with 2.5 cm water at the upper surface.
The masonry shall be kept moist for a period of at least 10 days and shall be protected from sun, rain, frost, and other weather effects.

What is Random Rubble Stone Wall

A random rubble stone wall is a stone wall that is not made of regular-sized stones. Random rubble stone walls are usually made of different types of stones, like fieldstone and cobblestones. They’re used to create a decorative effect, but they can also be used as borders or on garden walls.

A random rubble stone wall can be made with any kind of material concrete blocks are popular choices for this type of structure since they’re easy to come by and inexpensive.

What is a random rubble stone?

The term “random rubble stone” is used to describe a type of masonry wall, usually made of natural stones such as granite or limestone. The stones are roughly the same size and shape, but they’re laid in such a way that you can see behind the wall and through it.

With random rubble stone, every stone is different from its neighbors which makes it look more natural than regular bricks or blocks. This technique was popularized by architect Louis Kahn in the 1960s when he designed his famous Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas.

What are rubble walls used for?

Rubble walls are generally used for decorative purposes. They give a natural look to your landscaping, and also can be used to hide things such as garbage cans or storage units. You can use them to divide space or make a retaining wall.

The wall is made of stone that’s roughly the same size and shape, but not evenly laid.

You can pick up a rock from your garden and use it to put together a wall in your yard. This could be useful if you want to make a fence around your garden or some other area in your yard that needs separating from the rest of your property.

How do you make a rubble wall?

This is the best way to build your rubble wall:

Use a hammer and chisel, or another type of stone cutting tool, to break off pieces of rock from larger boulders. You can use small tools for this job, but if you want something more efficient and powerful, rent a jackhammer from your local rental company for about $300 per day.
Dig into the ground until you have enough dirt on either side of the area where you’ll be working so that when it rains there won’t be any mud slipping into where we’re building our wall (this will save us money because we won’t need to buy extra cement).

The stones are laid in such a way that you can see behind the wall and through it.

The stones are laid in such a way that you can see behind the wall and through it. This is done intentionally so that they look more like granite, but it also makes it easier to find out what’s on the other side of the wall if you’re standing by your window and looking at it from the inside. If you want to keep this bit of information private, then we recommend laying your stone pieces in a random pattern so that passersby won’t be able to tell where each piece goes.

The top of the wall can be level, or it can be sloped or curved.

If you want to keep it simple and have a nice, flat surface on top, then you’re done. You’ll need just two more steps: continue building additional blocks until the wall is as tall as you want it to be (or until you run out of materials).

If instead, you would like to finish off with an archway over your front door that looks like something out of an ancient European cityscape or maybe you plan to place a gargoyle statue above your doorway then continue reading.

How much does it cost to build a stone wall?

According to the UK-based natural stone company Monier, an average stone wall costs £26 per square meter or roughly US$30 per square foot. However, this figure is just a rough estimate and will vary depending on the size of your wall and what materials you’re using.

For example:

A 3-foot wide by a 4-foot high wall made from bricks would cost about $300-$400 in materials for a DIY project. If you hire someone to do it for you, expect to pay more than that amount because they have overhead costs associated with hiring employees and paying taxes on top of their labor charges.
If you were looking into building an 8-foot high by 16-foot long stone retaining wall in your backyard, which typically requires less material than other types (like brick), then local contractors would charge somewhere between $1-$2 per square foot installed depending on how many hours they spend working on it each day (the more time spent on site equates higher hourly rates).

The material cost of Random Rubble Stone Wall

The materials needed to build the random rubble stone wall are:

1x4x8′ lumber, 4 studs thick (from Home Depot) (not pictured in my pictures)
1/2″ plywood, thin stuff that you can get from any hardware store. It comes in sheets and is easy to cut down into smaller pieces with either a hand saw or a table saw.
Sheetrock screws are your standard construction screws used for putting things together before screwing them into the wall with drywall anchors and such. They come in bags of 1000 or so at most big box stores like Lowe’s or Home Depot.

The labor cost of Random Rubble Stone Wall

The labor cost of your project depends on the size of the wall, difficulty of building, complexity, and materials used to build it.

Size: The bigger your wall, the higher your labor costs will be.
Difficulty: If you have a difficult design or lots of corners and curves to cut into the stone, then this will make it more expensive for us to build for you.
Complexity: If there are multiple different types of stones in your random rubble stone wall (we use many different types), then that can make things more complicated for us as well as add extra costs to your project.

They’re usually made of natural materials, like fieldstone, and may have irregular shapes.

They’re usually made of natural materials, like fieldstone, and may have irregular shapes. Stones are roughly the same size and shape, but not evenly laid. They’re laid in such a way that you can see behind the wall and through it. The stones can be level, or they can be sloped or curved.

Where do I use random rubble masonry?

You can use the random rubble masonry technique to build walls for a garden, a park, or in public spaces like city squares and plazas. This technique is also ideal for building walls around private gardens because it creates a sense of protection from the outside world.

They are often used for decorative effect

You can use rubble stone walls to add a natural, rustic feel to your outdoor space. Whether you’re looking to reinforce privacy or create a focal point, we have the right solution for you. They’re also great for creating a character in your home.

Benefits of Random Rubble Stone Wall

Random rubble stone walls are a great way to add a little bit of character to your home. They can be used for many purposes and have certain benefits:

Decoration: Random rubble stone walls are appealing because they look rustic and natural, adding an earthy feel to any space.
Privacy: A random rubble stone wall will act as an additional layer of protection for your backyard or patio so that no one can see through it. If you want total privacy, consider building a second layer on top of the first one or using larger rocks in place of small ones so that people cannot peer through cracks or spaces between rocks.
Soundproofing: When installed correctly, random rubble stone walls provide excellent soundproofing due to their solid structure; they absorb vibrations from cars passing by or other loud noises nearby so that they do not reach inside your home where they could disturb others while watching TV/listening to music upstairs

Materials needed for Random Rubble Stone Wall

Stone (for exterior walls)
Mortar (to bind together stones)
Tools for shaping/cutting stone, including chisels, hammers, and mallets

Tools needed for Random Rubble Stone Wall

Tools needed for Random Rubble Stone Wall:

Hammer
Chisel
Trowel (for mixing cement)
Level (to make sure the wall is straight)
Shovel (for removing dirt and debris)
Wheelbarrow (to transport materials)

Maintenance tips for Random Rubble Stone Wall

Clean the random rubble stone wall regularly. The stone wall should be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm water.
Seal the random rubble stone wall. The sealant can be applied to protect your random rubble stone wall from environmental factors such as weathering and air pollution, which will help to prolong its life span.
Re-seal the random rubble stone wall every 3-5 years (or as necessary).