Stone wall foundation

[masuzzu]

I was wondering if a U shaped stone wall can be used instead of concrete blocks and slab footing. in other words: can the stone wall replace tha blocks that support the hearth slab?

[SpringJim]

Re: Stone wall foundation

sure! What did they use before concrete blox?

[masuzzu]

Re: Stone wall foundation

Can the stone wall be built as a free standing wall,without the concrete foundation?

[Ken524]

Re: Stone wall foundation

You should probably have some sort of foundation under it. You don't want the ground to shift, sink, heave or settle under your hard work.

Perhaps a few inches of compacted rock or gravel under a stone wall?