Rebuilding Memories

THE CHALLENGE

Our client came to us in dire need of a rebuild for their once glorious terraced yard. The clients wanted the stone preserved, as it had been specifically chosen and had special meaning. The original wood used to build the terracing was rotting away, and the gate with its custom built arch had suffered severe water damage as well. The deck was rugged and splintered, with sections that needed to be replaced.

THE REBUILD

We were quite delicate with the demolition, as we wanted to ensure there wasn’t any erosion of the site. Everything was re-graded as needed to ensure proper water drainage. We preserved as much of the special stone as possible by chipping off the mortar. Some of the stone we were able to lay set in gravel, as is our usual method, but by client request we mortared portions of the stones in front and back. We brought in durable lumber and rebuilt the terraces section-by-section. The gate and arch were crafted by our own employee, over a weekend. He built them to match the original shape. The deck was stripped down, with any rotten wood removed and repaired. Everything was repainted and waterproofed.

With a combination of stone working, carpentry, masonry, and above all, respect for our client’s emotional connection to their land, we rebuilt this garden to last. If you have a garden in need of rehabilitation, don’t hesitate to Contact Us for a consultation.