Masonry·

Back garden patio

A two-level patio finished in Egyptian limestone, with steps between the levels. So far the work has been mainly excavation and retaining walls. I've been getting Ava to assist with knocking up mortar and pointing my somewhat rough walling.

Garden cleared and excavation beginning
Excavation underway, same day
Concrete base poured, blocks delivered
Retaining walls going up
Ava mixing mortar
Walls progressing, more blocks stacked
End of day, walls taking shape
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