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Building a Stone Terrace

The first spring days have finally marked the end of winter and give us a first glimpse of the warmer season ahead. Finally enjoying evenings outdoors again and letting the soul relax on the terrace during the weekends.

Is building a terrace on your to‑do list for the first time this year? Don’t worry — thanks to guides and YouTube videos, building a stone terrace is no mystery and can be completed faster than you might think with good preparation. To ensure you don’t lose valuable time during construction because essential tools are missing, we have compiled a checklist of the tools you will need to build your new stone terrace. As seasoned craftsmen with many years of experience, we know exactly which tools should be ready.

Bandmaß
  • Determining lengths and widths
Maurerschnur
  • Marking out the working area
  • Defining the desired height levels
Wasserwaage
  • Aligning / leveling the substructure
  • Drawing straight cutting lines
Schlauchwasserwaage
  • Measuring (levelling) height differences
Markierstift
  • Marking cutting edges & measuring points
  • Recording measurements & calculations

Tip:
A marking pen that remains visible even on wet slabs is recommended.

90° - Winkel (faltbar)
  • Aligning surfaces at right angles
Hammer
  • Driving in boundary timbers / rods
Schlagschnur bzw. Linienlaser
  • Marking heights and lengths on structures (e.g. house edges)
  • Marking cutting edges on overhangs
Sicherheitsmesser
  • Safe cutting of films and packaging
Plattenheber
  • Safe lifting & positioning of slabs
Fugenkreuze in verschiedenen Höhen & Breiten (mit & ohne Bodenplatte)
  • Professional installation with consistent joint spacing

Tip:

  • Breaking points allow use along edges
  • A base plate prevents sinking into soft bedding
Plattenhammer
  • Aligning and setting edging stones & slabs
Mörtelkelle / Maurerkelle
  • Distributing bedding material under the substructure
Winkelschleifer

Tip:

  • Cordless machines increase mobility & eliminate tripping hazards
  • Select disc size according to slab size & thickness; from 40 × 40 cm upwards, a Ø 230 mm grinder is recommended
  • Universal diamond cutting discs maintain diameter and cutting performance even with wear
Persönliche Schutzausrüstung
  • Hearing protection
  • Safety glasses
  • Gloves

Is your toolbox ready for building your new terrace, or are you still missing a tool or two? To avoid having to leave the project halfway through, it's best to check beforehand whether everything you need is available. And since making quick decisions under time pressure is often difficult, our shop offers tools with the best price-performance ratio, which you can conveniently select from home. And the best part? If you have questions, we are always happy to assist to make your project a success.

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