Ask it in the Homeowner's or Major Remodeling Forum. For stone, a handsome rustic appeal. Collecting stones on site and doing the work yourself can also save money. Brick provides a more formal look.
Cinder block is inexpensive and can be reinforced with steel and concrete.
Brick masonry also requires skill to hit the visual standard all of us are used to. Cinder block has to be faced with stucco, brick or stone or overgrown with plantings to make it attractive. A mortared wall needs a footing and a drainage system that will defeat frost heaving. A dry, nonmortared wall allows water to seep through, relieving pressure behind the wall naturally. Privacy policy .