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Double portrait – side by side or stacked?

Posted by Dave•3 months ago

We're doing a double monument with two portraits. Client can't decide – side by side or one above the other? What do you guys do more often and does one hold up better over time (e.g. less water pooling)?

5 Replies

Marina

3 months ago

We do side by side more often. Looks more balanced on a wide upright. Stacked can work if the stone is tall and narrow.

James

3 months ago

Same. Side by side. We've had a few stacked and one of them had a crack along the joint after a few years. Might have been bad luck but we stick to side by side now.

Rachel

3 months ago

We let the client choose but we show them both in the configurator. Usually they go side by side. Easier to engrave too.

Tom

3 months ago

Side by side. Less risk of water sitting in the middle if there's a joint. We've had no issues with that layout.

Dave

2 months ago

Side by side it is then. Thanks everyone.