OK, here is my problem...I can't find a local mason that wants to work. I have found this quite hard to believe in todays economy, but that is a discussion for another forum.
I want to build a raised hearth. The framing of the hearth is no problem...I can handle that myself. But, I want to finish the raised hearth, and the rear wall, with manufactured stone (environmental stone). Masonry work is not something I have any experience with, so I was going to hire that part out. But, I can't find a mason who wants to even return my calls...I've tried four different masons over the past 2 weeks.
So, this brings me to 2 questions:
1. How difficult is the masonry work and can someone talk me through it in a simplified step-by-step manner?
2. Does anyone know a reputable mason, in the Delmarva (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) area, who would be interested in the project? I live in the little town of Seaford, DE
I want to build a raised hearth. The framing of the hearth is no problem...I can handle that myself. But, I want to finish the raised hearth, and the rear wall, with manufactured stone (environmental stone). Masonry work is not something I have any experience with, so I was going to hire that part out. But, I can't find a mason who wants to even return my calls...I've tried four different masons over the past 2 weeks.
So, this brings me to 2 questions:
1. How difficult is the masonry work and can someone talk me through it in a simplified step-by-step manner?
2. Does anyone know a reputable mason, in the Delmarva (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) area, who would be interested in the project? I live in the little town of Seaford, DE