Reto Marti Sculpture & Masonry

Tight Fit Granite
Inca Style

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The fit of the work pieces lies within 1/16 of an inch. The fine hair lines were filled in the end with stone dust which I collected throughout the construction process. Type 1-2 Portland cement and type S lime completed the grout mix which was applied by a hand grouting pump

Reto Marti Sculpture & Masonry - inca3 Superstructure build with re-inforced concrete blocks conforming to seismic load zone 4 requirements

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Finished structure facing main living room
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The fireplaces are two back to back Rumford solid fuel burning units equipped with gas log starters


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