Above, the mason drills a pilot hole to anchor leg to wall.
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For security, the stones can be tied together as well as to the wall.
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In the final step, the joints are brushed with a damp sponge.
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Clean mortar joint ready for final pointing.
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Pointing, or final filling of the joint with mortar, is done with a bag pushed deeply into the joint to fill completely
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Units with an upper mantel may require the use of scaffolding to completely safely.
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 Completed installation.
Ready for final cleaning and decoration.
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