Snecked masonry
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Snecked masonry is a stone laying technique which mixes squared ashlar stones of varying size laid in interrupted horizontal courses. A typical mix has squares, large rectangles, flat rectangles, and smaller fillers called "snecks". The random combination of sizes sizes produces a strong bond and an attractive finish.[1][2][3] Both smooth-faced and rusticated finishes are found, as well as dry stone and mortared walls. Even with dressed stone, snecked masonry may require on-site stone cutting and shaping.
References
[edit]- ^ Jain, B. C. Punmia; Ashok Kumar Jain; Arun Kumar (2005). Building Construction. Firewall Media. p. 218. ISBN 9788170080534.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Harris, Cyril M. (1983). Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture. Courier Corporation. p. 495. ISBN 9780486244440.
- ^ Watt, Bobby. "Snecked stone Masonry" (PDF). www.selectstone.com. Retrieved 2018-12-23.
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