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Q: Tim, I read a column on your website about rock retaining walls. I’m having a hard time believing you can build a lasting wall and not use mortar between the stones. I’d love to just build ...

Ask The Builder: Rock retaining walls pit friction against gravity Sat., April 28, 2018 You can use forgotten technology to lift some of these heavy stones yourself, but it’s very time-consuming.