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This step-by-step guide details the professional techniques for building a durable, mortar-free dry stacked stone wall. It focuses on critical fundamentals, including the excavation of a compacted gravel foundation and laying a level first course. The article also explains the essential structural principles of “batter” (backward lean), overlapping joints, and “tie-through stones” to ensure long-term stability.

This guide provides a detailed comparison between dry-stack stone walls and stone veneer walls. It analyzes their fundamental differences in construction, structural function, and application. The article contrasts the mortar-free, gravity-based assembly of structural dry-stack walls with the adhered, lightweight, and decorative nature of veneer. The analysis covers installation, durability, and cost to help homeowners select the appropriate solution.