What are throughstones for?

What are the purpose of throughstones for building a dry stone wall?

Asked by Kamil on 9th Jun 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"A through stone pins both sides off the wall down spreading the weight equally giving more strength to the wall"
Answered on 29th Jun 2022 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
"Through stones are put in a stone wall to give the Stonewall extra strength"
Answered on 9th Jun 2022 - Member since Dec 2021 - report
"It will tie in both sides of the wall, prevent collapse or partial collapse and all together make the building stronger."
Answered on 10th Aug 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
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