So you can build it yourself cheaply

Collect yourself instead of buying expensive

In some regions of Germany, field stones were often used in the past centuries for the construction of residential buildings or related to churches - these buildings still stand steadfast today and offer a fascinatingly rustic look Sight. Fieldstones come in many sizes, shapes and colors in every field - all you have to do is go to the trouble and collect them. It is best to ask the farmer in question beforehand whether they are allowed to go to his land to collect stones. But he will probably be glad that you relieve him of the arduous work of collecting stones - the big chunks hinder the work in the fields.

Field stones are also very heavy

This way you arrive for free though beautiful natural stones, but they have to be brought home somehow. Field stones in large quantities are very heavy, so you can use a suitable transporter have to drive off - the vehicle must be designed for larger loads, but your own family carriage will not suffice. Also make sure that you have help - carrying stones alone is more than tiring in the long run.

Drywall vs. mortared wall

Field stones can be used in the same way as purchased natural stones: They can be built into both dry and mortared walls. Dry stone walls should be a maximum of 60 to 80 centimeters high and, for reasons of stability, secured with filler material in the spaces between the individual stones. You can also fill the joints with earth and plant them, then the result will look particularly natural. Mortar walls should be solid, if possible concrete foundation and possibly even a concrete casing with reinforcing iron on the inside - otherwise the weight of the stones pushes them outwards. For a dry stone wall, on the other hand, a gravel or gravel bed is usually sufficient as a foundation.