Rockwork Evaluation

This is a small sampling of rockwork and serves only to give a subjective evaluation of quality. Rockwork quality can be evaluated by how much "chinking" is used. Chinking is the small rock that is used as filler between rock joints. Tightly fitting rock is a sign of good craftsmanship. The uniformity of rock size and the proportional size relationship of each rock to another is a good gauge of rockwork. Many times the mortar color is neglected. Gray mortar with various rock color can look less than pleasing. It is very easy to add some color to the mortar during mixing. Recessed mortar joints can give the rockwork a natural appearance as if the rock was carefully stacked. See rockwork installation diagram.

The Upper sample represent good work and the lower samples represent shoddy craftsmanship.

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