How to build a dry stack stone retaining wall a dry stack stone retaining wall not only holds back the earth it adds beauty to a landscape.
Retaining wall block installation guide.
These are simple yet stunning designs that are perfect for a number of different projects large and small.
Freestanding retaining wall blocks.
Our residential wall pavers are suitable for both stone retaining walls and freestanding features such as outdoor kitchens or built in seating.
Retaining wall design and installation guides our design installation guides for versa lok standard and mosaic systems are available in downloadable pdf format and as printed manuals.
The importance of proper retaining wall installation.
Our most popular retaining wall block is the allan block collection.
The success of your retaining wall depends on a level base.
To create a solid foundation dig a trench for the first course of your interlocking retaining wall blocks to sit in and make sure the ground remains even throughout.
Find tips on how to build freestanding and retaining walls how to install columns on freestanding walls and retaining walls and how to cut retaining wall blocks.
The installation information demonstrates how to successfully construct retaining walls two sided patio seating walls and concrete fencing select the application for your project and learn step by step details on how to plan design and build with allan block.
Irregularities in the base course become larger as the wall stacks up.
Strong and durable yet easy to install belgard offers a versatile selection of concrete wall blocks to complement your landscaping patio or even your mailbox.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
Make minor adjustments by tapping the retaining wall blocks with a dead blow hammer or by placing up to 0 5 in.
Careful attention to a straight and level base course will ensure a quality finished wall.
A 9 step installation guide.
Allan block has the solution for a wide variety of applications.
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Walls that support heavy loads or exceed four feet in height require special soil reinforcement and often professionally engineered designs.
13 mm of coarse sand under the blocks.
The interlocking retaining wall block can be used to build walls up to 24 to 36 inches high depending on the size of the block.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
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