Masonry Magazine April 2004 Page. 69
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building will be helpful. Other questions that may arise include such things as:
* Do you want an old, rustic look or a crisp, modern look?
* What type of lighting will illuminate the work (natural or man-made)?
* If the work is on the exterior, is it facing north where there will be limited light and shadow?
* Will the walls be light or dark?
* Will the foundation support a lot of weight, or should the stone be cut thin to minimize the load?
* Will it be in a harsh or mild climate?
* Will it be viewed from close-up, far away or both?
* If you are considering a fireplace, what are the dimensions of the firebox and the wall? Is it wood burning or gas?
If you have pictures of work that appeals to your client, bring them along to help the carver understand your client's taste and the style of the project.
Carvers will need precise measurements, and they want to understand how the stone will be anchored into the wall so they can shape and carve it appropriately. Let them know if anchor slots or holes need to be precut or if you will cut them on the job. Discuss the type of stone and the source of the stone, different grades of the same type of stone may carve very differently even though they are similar from a masonry standpoint.
Most of all, take advantage of your carver's expertise and experience.
Pricing
THE TOTAL COST of a carving is determined by the amount of time required to execute it and the price of the particular stone that has been selected. If the project is simple and straightforward, the carver can probably price it based on your initial discussions. In other cases it can take a good bit of design work, development drawings and models before the carver can calculate the cost of stone and the carving time required.
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The Voice of the Mason Contractor
April 2004
Masonry 67