How to Lay Mortar for Stone Wall Construction - Step-by-Step Guide #3838268 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration shows a mason using a trowel to place a scoop of wet mortar atop a partially built stone wall, preparing to set the next course of capstones. The stones are uniformly shaped rectangular blocks laid in staggered rows, and the background suggests an outdoor worksite with natural lighting. The focus is on precision and alignment during the mortar application phase.

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