Broken ashlar, or random range ashlar, is a form of stone masonry that deploys tooled ashlar blocks in horizontal courses consisting of varied bricks within each same sized course. Each course may be broken into smaller intervals of two or more courses as necessary which will provide a more organic and layered pattern. This type of masonry is often used in buildings that are designed to be visually appealing, such as churches and other public buildings. It can also be used to create a more rustic or natural look, such as in a garden wall or patio.
Broken Range Ashlar Stone Masonry is comprised of stones with typical stone lengths between 5.5”-20.5” (14-52.1 cm) and stone heights of 2.25”-8” (5.7-20.3 cm). Stone masonry walls have common wall depths of 12”-24” (30.5-61 cm), typical wall heights between 5’-15’ (1.5-4.6 m), and maximum heights of around 35’ (10.7 m).
Broken ashlar, or random range ashlar, is a form of stone masonry that deploys tooled ashlar blocks in horizontal courses consisting of varied bricks within each same sized course. Each course may be broken into smaller intervals of two or more courses as necessary which will provide a more organic and layered pattern. This type of masonry is often used in buildings that are designed to be visually appealing, such as churches and other public buildings. It can also be used to create a more rustic or natural look, such as in a garden wall or patio.
Broken Range Ashlar Stone Masonry is comprised of stones with typical stone lengths between 5.5”-20.5” (14-52.1 cm) and stone heights of 2.25”-8” (5.7-20.3 cm). Stone masonry walls have common wall depths of 12”-24” (30.5-61 cm), typical wall heights between 5’-15’ (1.5-4.6 m), and maximum heights of around 35’ (10.7 m).