Granted, the Pueblo culture didn't make it up anywhere near Idaho, but it's interesting to think how they would have used our local rock in their distinctive architectural style.
It wouldn't be the first time I've looked to the southwest for inspiration in our hardscape construction.
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The Boise foothills is full of its own history though- this home is being built within a stone's throw of Trail #14, which runs along the course of a tram that was once used at the Table Rock quarry. You can still see some of the dry stacked sandstone walls that were built over a 100 years ago.
The owners of this new home are thrilled with Jason's work and happy to have him on the project. Thanks Jason!
ReplyDeleteThanks "anonymous"! So happy to be working with you guys.
DeleteYou got me with the subtitle! Is the rock you're building the hardscape from andesite? Going to look nice; please show progressions or the final of it! I now live at the tail end of a small mountain range, with andesite everywhere.
ReplyDeleteGood eye David. It is indeed mostly andesite (with some sandstone mixed in).The area is a bit of a geologic mash-up: sandstone along a prehistoric lake edge bordering more recent andesite and basalt. More posts to come...
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