Materials and tools used: Hammer: https://amzn.to/2NcyyQ2 Mason's line: https://amzn.to/2IcmfBf Line iron: https://amzn.to/2KlJ3R7 Spirit level: https://amzn.to/2Kklnwm Tyrolean trowel: https://amzn.to/2I9K5O5 Construction bucket: https://amzn.to/2UMcGPs Mortar bucket: https://amzn.to/2KlMCqh Concrete cart: https://amzn.to/2VBeOqj Holstein shovel: https://amzn.to/2uSP7Ge Concrete mixer: https://amzn.to/2P3Zccv Masonry mortar: https://amzn.to/2Z10ObH Wire brush: https://amzn.to/2Z4Tvj0 Wire brush D-handle: https://amzn.to/2UK8wYd Hand broom: https://amzn.to/2P2eizl Emsa thermos mug: https://amzn.to/2Z2STKL my 4k DRONE: https://amzn.to/3zysSFK 4k Gopro with Hypersmooth: https://amzn.to/2YW6x4E Gopro head strap: https://amzn.to/2IU5WbA Gopro bike mount: https://amzn.to/2Xf1Zai Tripod: https://amzn.to/31FMmJT My Amazon page: https://amzn.to/3HnPSMB The links above are affiliate links that belong to Amazon or Ebay partner programs. If you buy something through these links, I get a commission, of course without you having to pay more. Thank you for your support! Thank you for your interest in my videos, contact details and links can be found in the channel info. Vangjel works with his brother in the Frankfurt area and if you are interested I would be happy to put you in touch. Today I would like to show you a few impressions of a special construction site. It is about the preparation and construction of a mortared natural stone wall, but not just any wall, but a wall in the castle courtyard. With the wall it is important that it is built in the style of the existing walls as much as possible so that it fits well into the overall picture. The cords are attached to cord nails so that they can be moved up and down. Now it depends on the experience of the two natural stone masons. Each stone is worked and adjusted with a hammer. The greywacke is sometimes very porous and therefore breaks more easily, which makes it more difficult to work with. The ready-mixed mortar is mixed with water in a mixer on site, added and processed immediately. The lower part of the wall only has a front view. However, the back must also be built with stones and mortar so that the wall is stable later. Nico pays particular attention to the corner stone, which must have two sides facing each other at almost 90°, and also fit onto the corner stone underneath in such a way that no cross joints are created. It is important to avoid cross joints, not just for stability, but also for the appearance. In this way, the stones are hewn, adjusted and bricked up row by row. Some natural stones absorb a lot of moisture, so this mortar is particularly suitable, as it can also be used as joint mortar at the same time. The joints are filled directly here and initially smeared. The wall has now almost reached its final height. There are two sides facing each other, as it now extends beyond the top edge of the ground on the back. Vangjeli also carefully closes the joints at the back. The top row is now laid. To do this, the cord was pushed up to the final height and work is now being carried out along it. In addition to avoiding cross joints, attention must now be paid to the side and top view and the correct stone thickness. This is the only way to make the top of the wall as even as possible and to maintain a uniform appearance. Working on the last row of stones is therefore a little more complex. Here it is particularly important that the joints are well mortared and smeared so that as little water as possible can penetrate the wall from above. A cover plate is not to be used for aesthetic reasons. It is always amazing how the two brothers build such a straight wall from supposedly misshapen natural stones. The last stones of the top row in the corner area are still missing here. Nico closes the gaps with smaller stones, making sure that the later visible joints are as evenly wide as possible and that the stones are installed at the right height. The joints can now be closed with fresh mortar. The natural stone used here is relatively hard and has smooth surfaces, unlike sandstone, for example. The joints can therefore be well smeared without the excess joint material sticking to the stone. The excess joint material is now removed from the smooth stones in several steps. First, the coarse part of the mortar is cleaned from the stones with a wire brush. In this case, the aim is to visually match the joint to the surrounding walls. You can clearly see how the stones of the new wall are now really coming into their own. #drywall #naturalstonewall #naturalstone