Do-It-Yourself Landscape Ideas

Do-It-Yourself Landscape Ideas
Landscaping Ideas & Products
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Anchor Block Company,
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a leader in landscape
products and a licensed
manufacturer of Anchor
Wall Systems products,
continually invents
stylish ways to help
homeowners improve
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their outdoor spaces.
No pins.
No mortar.
No misalignments.
Retaining Walls......................................... 4
Rear-lip block, invented by Anchor,
Freestanding Walls
Fire Pit Kits
makes installation fast and accurate.
Rear lip
Table of Contents
Anchor—the original rear-lip product!
Pavers......................................................................8
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Patio Stones.................................................. 12
Edgers...................................................................14
Planning & Installation.................... 15
• Colors shown in this brochure may vary from actual
product colors. Check store for actual sample color.
• Some products and colors may not be available
in all locations. Check with your local retailer.
• Cover photo: Fresco™ Wall System
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Retaining Walls
Ashlarstone
Aspen Stone
Total Wall Height: Build up to 24"
Total Wall Height: Build up to 24"
Inspired by the traditional random-course
design of hand-chiseled stone.
The rough-hewn texture and
blended colors provide a natural
appearance.
Cap Size:
2"H x 12"L x 8"D
Cap Weight:
14.7 lbs.
Cap Size:
2 3⁄8"H x 12"L x 7 1⁄2"D
Cap Weight:
14.7 lbs.
Block Size:
4"H x 12"L x 7"D
Block Weight:
23.4 lbs.
Block Size:
4"H x 11 5⁄8"L x 7"D
Block Weight:
23.4 lbs.
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TM
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Blended Color:
Rear lip makes
installation easy—
stack and align
Blended Colors:
Sand
Tan/Brown
Rear lip makes
installation easy—
stack and align
Red/Charcoal
Charcoal
Desert Tan
Carlton
Windsor Stone
Total Wall Height: Build up to 24"
Total Wall Height: Build up to 24"
The rugged texture of this compact
block makes it ideal for smaller projects.
This traditional face style gives any
garden wall a timeless appearance.
Block Size:
3"H x 10"L x 5.88"D
Block Weight: 11.3 lbs.
Cap Size:
2 3⁄8"H x 12"L x 7 1⁄2"D
Cap Weight:
14.7 lbs.
TM
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Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Block Size:
4"H x 11 5⁄8"L x 7"D
Block Weight:
23.4 lbs.
Rear lip makes
installation easy—
stack and align
Solid Color:
Blended Colors:
Solid Colors:
Rear lip makes
installation easy—
stack and align
Tan
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Brown/Buff
Tan/Gray
Desert Tan
Gray
Brown
Charcoal
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Retaining Walls
Hampton Stone
®
Retaining Wall
Fresco™
Wall System
Total Wall Height: Build up to 42"
Fire Pit Kits
Enhance your outdoor living and create a warm
focal point for your outdoor activities.
Fresco™
This large, natural textured block
gives a rough-hewn appearance to
your larger projects.
Fire Pit Kit
Block Size:
6"H x 16"L x 10"D
Block Weight:
55 lbs.
Rear lip makes
installation easy—
stack and align
ShortCut™ Cap
Blended Color:
This double-sided, tapered cap is
ideal for straight or curved walls
and is sized to minimize cutting.
Cap Size:
3"H x 8"/7"L x 13"D
Cap Weight:
23 lbs.
Sand
Dimensions as shown: diam. 52", ht. 12"
The sturdy 35" metal liner is simply placed
inside a three-course ring of Fresco™
blocks. The kit also includes
NEW
• 57 Fresco™ tapered units
Diamond
®
• Removable cooking grate
Retaining Wall
Total Wall Height: Build up to 54"
Famous for their durability, Diamond®
retaining walls have been trusted by
contractors for decades.
Fire Pit Kit
Rectangle Block Size:
4"H x 12"L x 8"D
Block Weight: 30 lbs.
Beveled Block Size:
6"H x 15 7⁄8"L x 12"D
Block Weight:
63 lbs.
Tapered Block Size:
Front: 4"W x 8 5⁄8"L x 8"D
Back: 4"W x 6"L x 8"D
Block Weight: 18 lbs.
Straight Block Size:
6"H x 17 1⁄4"L x 12"D
Block Weight:
68 lbs.
Solid Colors:
Hudson
Stone™
The components of the Fresco™
wall system are versatile and can be
oriented in any manner to create small
retaining walls, freestanding walls and
outdoor projects.
Dimensions as shown: diam. 40", ht. 12"
The sturdy 28” metal liner is simply placed
inside a three-course ring of Hudson Stone™
blocks. The kit also includes
Blended Colors:
• 42 Hudson Stone™ tapered units
Desert Tan
Gray
Rear lip makes
installation easy—
stack and align
Northwoods
Mahogany
Visit our website for various
Fresco™ projects.
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Pavers
Blended Color:
Blended Colors:
Charcoal/Tan
Red/Charcoal
Fieldstone
Charcoal/Tan
Rectangle Size:
5 1⁄2"W x 5 1⁄2"L x 2 3⁄8"D
Block Weight:
6 lbs.
Autumn Blend
Square Size:
5 1⁄2"W x 8 1⁄4"L x 2 3⁄8"D
Block Weight:
9 lbs.
Solid Color:
Slate Top™
Holland
Create a beautiful patio or walkway that has the look
of real slate without the work of installing natural stone.
A timeless product that is versatile for many
applications. Use as an accent row, soldier course
or install with one of three paver patterns shown
on page 17.
Pavers
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Tan/Brown
Pavers
Copper
Block Size:
3 7⁄8"W x 7 7⁄8"L x 2 3⁄8"D
Block Weight:
6 lbs.
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Start at the center
and repeat the
color-coded patterns
in the chart for
easy installation.
It’s never been easier to
include a circular shape in
your patio design.
This area shows the 9' 9" diameter patio
created by the original Circle Kit.
You can expand your patio diameter as
much as you like by simply adding Dutch
Cobble squares as shown here
(not included in kit).
You can also include the Circle Kit in a
larger patio of Dutch Cobble pavers
(not included in kit).
Installation
A Circle Kit can define
a seating area within a
larger patio of Dutch
Cobble pavers.
Blended Color:
GUIDE
No Cutting Required—
Easy as A,B,C...
The Circle Kit comprises the five stones shown
below but can be enlarged by adding the Dutch
Cobble Square — D (not included in the kit).
Circle Kit Includes:
A
B
Autumn Blend
Center stone
Dutch Cobble
C
Pavers
Beautiful pavers that bring a warm cobblestone
feel to patios, walkways or driveways­­. Select
from four patterns (on page 17) to get the look
you want.
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Rectangle Block Size:
Size: 51⁄2"W x 81⁄4"L x 23⁄8"H
Weight: 9 lbs.
Square Block Size:
Size: 51⁄2"W x 51⁄2"L x 23⁄8"H
Weight: 6 lbs.
Three quarter stone
F**
Small circle
E
Large circle
Half-stone spacer
This stone may be used as
a spacer in rings 5-10
as needed.
Dutch
Center Small
3/4
Large
Cobble
Stone Circle Stone
Circle
Square
Pattern
Repeat
Pattern
Total
Paving
Stones
AA
1 time
2
BB
4 times
8
BC
8 times
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24
EE
12 times
24
Ring
No.
Diameter
of
Circle
A
1
5.5"
2
2
16.5"
8
3
27.5"
8
4
39"
5
50"
8
24
CEEE
8 times
32
6
61.25"
16
24
CEECE
8 times
40
7
72.25"
24
24
CE
24 times
48
8
83.25"
32
24
CCECECE
8 times
56
9
94.25"
40
24
CCCECECE 8 times
64
10
105.25"
48
24
CCE
24 times
72
11
116.5"
56
24
CCCECCECCE
8 times
80
12
127.5"
D
67 times
67
B
C
D*
E
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D* - Dutch Cobble Square is not included in kit.
F** - Eight half-stone spacers are included in kit
but not shown in the circular diagram above;
use it as needed in rings 5-10.
As a courtesy, extra stones are included.
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D*
Dutch Cobble Square
Not included in kit —
used to extend patio
beyond 11 rings.
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Patio Stones
Slate Top
A 40" walkway pattern
TM
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1
Patio Stones
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3
3
40"
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A rugged, textured top simulates the
look of real slate while the smooth,
even bottom and uniform height make
it easy to level and install.
Blended Colors:
Charcoal/Tan
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4
Size:
16"­W x 16"L x 2"H
­­­Weight:
38 lbs.
2
5
40"
Rotate each set 90°
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5
5
4
1
2
4
2
Charcoal/Tan
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Autumn Blend
4
3
Solid Color: Tan
Foot Notes
Patio Stones
12" Square Patio Stones
Tan/Brown
This amazing product provides the look of genuine flagstone with easy,
streamlined installation because, unlike real flagstone, these stones are
smooth on the bottom and have a uniform height — eliminating leveling
issues as you create stepping paths, walkways and patios.
Regular and Random
Cobblestone
Blended Colors:
Charcoal/Tan
Blended
Colors:
Tan/Brown
Block Size:
Various Sizes x 1 3⁄4"H
Average
Block Weight:
37.3 lbs.
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Size:
12"­W x 12"L x 2"H
­­­Weight: 22 lbs.
Size: 12"W x 12"L x 2"H
Weight: 24 lbs.
Size: 16"W x 16"L x 2"H
Weight: 38 lbs.
Solid Colors: Red
Blended Color:
Northwoods
NEW
Gray
16" Round Patio Stones
Patio Stones
16" Square Patio Stones
Solid Color:
Gray
Size: 16" Diam. x 2"H
Weight: 34 lbs.
Blended Colors:
Charcoal/Tan
Size: 16"W x 16"L x 2"H
Weight: 38 lbs.
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Tan/Brown
Exposed Aggregate
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Edger/Patio Stone Installation
Edgers
DO • IT • YOURSELF
DO • IT • YOURSELF
Patio Stone Installation
Edger Installation
Rivers Edge
TM
1. Stake Out
Remove Sod
Edgers
Rivers Edge edgers blend gracefully
and naturally into any environment.
Great for borders and pathways, their
sculpted surface emulates the look of
natural stone.
TM
Block Size:
3 5⁄8"W x 12"L x 3 5⁄8"H
Block Weight:
12 lbs.
2.Prepare Base
3.Lay & Level
Edger Units
1. Begin by laying out the project
using stakes and string line or
garden hose (great for curves).
Dig a trench 6" wide by 4" deep.
3. Position edgers end to end
in the trench. Using a rubber
mallet, tamp the edgers firmly
into place. Use a carpenter’s
level to ensure your project
is level.
4. Edgers can be easily cut to fit
your project by using a circular
saw with a masonry blade or a
hammer and chisel.
2. Prepare and
Compact Base
3. Screed Sand
Read and understand the
operating manual before
using a saw.
4.Cut Edger Units
How Many EDGERS Do I Need ?
4. Lay Patio Stones
Curved Applications
PCS. DIAMETER
Anchor Edger
1. Stakes & String Line
2. Smooth the bottom of the
trench. Place 1" of paver base
in the bottom of the trench and
firmly compact.
Blended Color:
Tan/Brown
®
See page 17 for Calculation Tips
PCS. DIAMETER
PCS. DIAMETER
PCS. DIAMETER
18 = 72"
21 = 84"
24 = 96"
27 = 108"
19 = 76"
22 = 88"
25 = 100"
28 = 112"
20 = 80"
23 = 92"
26 = 104"
29 = 116"
5. Install Edging
Edgers
The clean lines of the Anchor Edger®
edger add bold symmetry to tight curves
and flowing organic shaped borders.
Block Size:
4"W x 12 1⁄4"L x 3"H
Block Weight:
10.5 lbs.
Minimum
Outside
Diameter:
36" Minimum
Radius
Charcoal/Tan
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Cambray
Tan
4. Lay patio stones in the desired
pattern. If the pattern requires
cutting, patio stones can be
cut using a circular saw with a
masonry blade.
5. Place edging around entire
project 3” from edge of
compacted aggregate. Install
edging and spikes according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Fill joints by sweeping
additional play sand over the
patio. Remove remaining play
sand from the top of
the project. If using the
Foot Notes® patio stone,
polymeric joint sand may be
substituted for play sand to
inhibit weed growth between
stones.
Curves
MATERIALS & TOOLS NEEDED
(Some tools are available to rent.
Not all tools are required for all projects.)
MATERIALS & TOOLS NEEDED
Tan/Brown
Charcoal
3. Lay two 1" diameter pipes
parallel on base. Spread 1" of
play sand over compacted
base. Screed the play sand by
dragging a 2"x4" board over
pipes. Remove pipes and fill
voids with sand.
Read and understand the
operating manual before
using a saw.
Circle
Copper
2. Install paver base and
thoroughly compact to a
finished depth of 4". Use a
landscaper’s rake to remove
any high spots, fill in low
spots and compact. Repeat
as necessary.
72"
Approx. 6'
Blended Colors:
Red/Charcoal
Solid Colors:
Red
6. Fill Joints
1. Begin by laying out the project
using stakes and string line.
Add 6" to the perimeter of
the finished patio. Mark and
remove sod. Excavate area to
a depth of 7".
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Gloves
Circular Saw
Shovel
String
Chisel
Level
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Stakes
Safety Glasses
Rubber Mallet
Paver Base
Hand Rake
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Gloves
Hammer
Chisel
Paver Base
Tamper
Safety Glasses
Play Sand
Level
Stakes
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Rake
Edging String
1" Pipes
Spikes
Plate Compactor
Shovel
Polymeric Joint Sand
Circular Saw
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Planning Paver Projects
1. Select a shape for your paver project:
A
DO • IT • YOURSELF
E
4'
12'
Paver Installation
1. Excavate the installation area to
approximately 6" larger on all
sides than the actual finished
size.
F 4'
D 8'
B 8'
J 8'
G
4'
RECTANGLE
L-SHAPED
C
12'
I
8'
H 4'
1.Remove Sod
2.Plan the dimensions of your finished project, accurate to one inch.
3. C
alculate the area (total square feet) of your project.
This will determine the total amount of pavers, base material,
and play sand that you will need:
2.Prepare and
Compact Base
Rectangle ____ x ____=square feet
A
B
EXAMPLE: 12' x 8' =96 square feet
L-Shaped: (____x____) = _____ (____x____) = ____
____ + ____ = square feet
E
F
K
H
I
L
K
L
EXAMPLE: (4' x 4' ) = 16' (4' x 8' ) = 32' 16' + 32' = 48 square feet
3.Screed Sand
4.Compute the perimeter to determine edging and/or border quantity:
Rectangle: ____ + ____ + ____ + ____ = ____ linear feet
A
B
C
D
EXAMPLE: 12' + 8' + 12' + 8' = 40 linear feet
L
-Shaped: ____ + ____ + ____ + ____ + ____ + ____ = ____ linear feet
E
F
G
H
I
J
EXAMPLE: 4' + 4' + 4' + 4' + 8' + 8' = 32 linear feet
4. Lay Pavers
5.Select your AnchorTM paver product and pattern; then
calculate the number of pavers needed using the
dimensions provided.
6.Determine the amount of paver base material necessary.
Minimum 4" deep for paths and patios­—
Square feet of project x 0.33 = cubic feet of paver base.
Square feet of project x 0.66 = cubic feet of paver base.
5. Install Edging
7.Calculate the amount of play sand needed over the base and between the
joints. Square feet of project x 0.083 = cubic feet of sand (add approximately
1/2 cubic foot per 100 square feet of pavers for joints).
8.Compute the required quantity of edge restraint & spikes.
9.Figure the total cost of your project (on the next page).
MATERIALS & TOOLS NEEDED
­­­­Paver Project Costing Worksheet_______
6. Compact/
Spread Sand
2. Install paver base to
a compacted finished thickness
of 7" for patios and walkways
and 11 3/8" for driveways. Paver
base should be installed in 2"
increments and thoroughly
compacted. The final grade
should slope away from the
house, dropping 1/4" per foot
for drainage.
3. Lay two 1" diameter pipes
parallel on base. Spread 1" of
play sand over compacted
base. Screed the play sand by
dragging a 2" x 4" board over
pipes. Remove pipes and fill
voids with sand.
# of Pavers Needed
__________ X$_________ =$_________
Paver Base Material*
__________ X$_________ =$_________
Play Sand
__________ X$_________ =$_________
Edging
__________ X$_________ =$_________
Spikes
__________ X$_________ =$_________
Tool Rental
__________ X$_________ =$_________ Estimated Total Project Cost$_________
Read and understand the
operating manual before using
a saw.
Snow and Ice Removal:
To maintain the best surface
integrity, use plastic blades on
snow plow and raise blades on
snow blower. Do not use sharp
objects to chop ice as they can
damage the surface.
• Tamper
• Pipes
• Edging
• Spikes
• Tub Saw
• Paver Base
• Play Sand
• Plate Compactor
*Must be converted from cubic feet to bags.
Patterns for Holland Pavers
Running Bond
Herringbone
Patterns for Slate Top™ Pavers & Dutch Cobble Pavers
Parquet
1:1 Running Bond
1:1 Random
3:­1 Running Bond
Basket Weave
Rectangle Square
5-Piece Set*
Dutch Cobble Pavers
5. Install e­­dging and spikes around
the entire project according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Install paver edge 6” from edge
of compacted aggregate.
Substitute polymeric joint sand
in place of play sand to inhibit
weed growth between pavers.
Read manufacturer instructions.
• Gloves
• Shovel
• String
• Chisel
• Level
• Stakes
• Safety Glasses
• Hammer
• Rubber Mallet
Delivery$_________
4. Lay pavers in the desired
pattern. If the pattern requires
cutting, the pavers can be cut
with a circular saw using a
masonry blade.
6.Compact the installed
pavers with a plate compactor
in both directions with at least
two passes. Once compacted,
spread play sand on the pavers
and sweep into joints. Compact
again to ensure that all joints
are completely full. Repeat as
necessary. Sweep off remaining
sand from pavers.
(Some tools are available to rent.
Not all tools are required for all projects.)
Holland
Pavers
10'
100 sq.ft.
10'
15'
Basket Weave
Squares Rectangles Squares Rectangles Squares Rectangles
12"x12"
Patio Stones
Pieces
16"x16"
Foot Notes®
Patio Stone Set* Patio Stones
Pieces
460 191 191 318106143222 100
9 Sets
64
100 sq.ft. 10'8" x 10'8"
15 Sets
168 sq.ft.
240 sq.ft. 1,104
456
456
766
251
347
532
240
24 Sets
268 sq.ft.
400 sq.ft. 20'
1,840
764
764 1,276
419
572
888
400
36 Sets
400 sq.ft.
40 sq.ft. 20'
184
76
76
128
42
57
89
40
2'
80 sq.ft.
20'
4'
Coverage:
Pieces
690
285
285
479
157
214
333
150
12'
20'
3:1 Running Bond
150 sq.ft. 10'
20'
Pieces
1:1 Running Bond
or 1:1 Random
6 Sets
68 sq.ft.
368
152
152
256
84
114
178
80
12 Sets
136 sq.ft.
4.6 pcs. / sq. ft.
Squares = 4.76 pcs./sq. ft. and Rectangles = 3.17 pcs./sq. ft.
96
10'8" x 16'
135
225
30
2'8" x 20'
45
0.76 pcs./sq. ft. 0.45 pcs./sq. ft. 0.56 pcs./sq. ft.
*Not sold as a set
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Planning Retaining Wall Projects
Installing Your Wall Project
DO • IT • YOURSELF
Retaining Wall Installation
Choose your retaining wall block and color, then:
3. D
etermine the total cubic feet of paver base needed
by multiplying the number of linear feet of wall times 0.4 cubic foot. This will give you a 4" deep base,
14” wide. Please refer to specific product information
for recommended base depth.
1.Estimate the number of courses of block in your finished
wall. Bury half of the first course for walls one, two or
three courses high. Bury the first full course if wall is four
courses or higher.
4.Calculate the amount of drainage aggregate that you’ll
need behind the wall.
Hampton Stone®
WALL LENGTH
WALL HEIGHT 5' 10' 15'20' 25'30'
WALL
HEIGHT
1 Course
1 Course
4
19 23
2 Courses
8
12 15
6 12 18 24 30 36
8 15 23 30 38 45
3 Courses
18 36 54 72 90 107
2 Courses
11 21 32 42 53 63
3 Courses
12 23 34 45 56 68
4 Courses
24 48 72 96 120 143
3 Courses
16 32 47 63 79 94
4 Courses
15 30 45 60 75 90
5 Courses
30 60 90 120 149 179
36 72 108 143 179 215
4 Courses
21 42 63 84 105 125
5 Courses
19 38 56 75 94 112
6 Courses
5 Courses
27 53 79 105 131 157
6 Courses
23 45 68 90 112 135
7 Courses
42 84 125 167 208250
6 Courses
32 63 94 125 157 188
7 Courses
27 53 79 105 131 157
8 Courses
48 96 143 191 239286
CAPS
WALL LENGTH
5' 10' 15'20' 25'30'
5 9 13 17 2125
Quantity needed
Diamond Beveled
CAPS
5' 10' 15'20' 25'30'
7142026 3238
Quantity needed
Diamond Straight
®
WALL HEIGHT
5' 10' 15'20' 25'30'
WALL LENGTH
1 Course
4
1 Course
4
7
2 Courses
8 15 23 30 38 45
2 Courses
7 14
3 Courses
12 23 34 45 56 68
3 Courses
11 21 32 42 53 63
4 Courses
15 30 45 60 75 90
4 Courses
14 28 42 56 70 84
5 Courses
19 38 56 75 94 112
5 Courses
18 35 53 70 87 105
6 Courses
23 46 68 90 112 135
6 Courses
21 42 63 84 105 125
• Step 4: No need to remove rear lips or use as alignment in
building wall.
7 Courses
27 53 79 105 131 157
7 Courses
25 49 73 98 122 146
• Eliminate Step 5.
8 Courses
30 60 90 120 150 180
8 Courses
28 56 84 112 139 167
9 Courses
34 68 101 135 168202
9 Courses
32 63 94 125 157 188
8
12 15
19 23
CAPS
WALL LENGTH
5' 10' 15'20' 25'30'
Quantity for straight wall
8 16 24 324048
9 1827364453
Quantity for curved wall
• For block that is 12 inches deep make the
trench 24 inches wide.
11 14
18 21
21 28 35 42
CAPS
WALL LENGTH
5' 10' 15'20' 25'30'
8 16 24 324048
Quantity for straight wall
9 1827364453
Quantity for curved wall
Trench depth:
4. Lay and Level Blocks
5. Add Drainage
Aggregate
Fresco Wall Installation
TM
• Fresco wall block can be used
as a cap, if desired.
• Use exterior-grade concrete
adhesive to secure each block
in the top two rows.
Example: for 4-inch-high block, dig a trench
6 inches deep.
Example: for 6-inch-high block, dig a trench
12 inches deep.
If the property slopes, start the trench at the
lowest point and step the trench up or down
as necessary, making sure that at least half
of the first course block will be buried.
DO • IT • YOURSELF
See “Retaining Wall Installation”
on page 19 except note the
following differences.
• For walls under 24 inches high (including the
base course), make the trench deep enough
to bury half of the block of the first course
plus 4 inches of compacted base material.
• For walls over 24 inches high (including the
base course), make the trench deep enough
to bury a full block of the first course plus
6 inches of base material.
6. Split/Cut Block
5' 10' 15'20' 25'30'
WALL LENGTH
3. Level Base
WALL LENGTH
WALL HEIGHT
• For block that is 7 inches deep make the
trench 14 inches wide.
5' 10' 15'20' 25'30'
2 Courses
®
• For block that is 6 inches deep make the
trench 12 inches wide.
WALL LENGTH
12 24 36 48 60 72
• For block that is 4 inches deep make the
trench 8 inches wide.
• For block that is 5.5 inches deep make the
trench 11 inches wide.
Carlton
11 16 21 27 32
6 12 1823 2935
TM
6
Quantity needed
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Example: 10 ft. long x 2 ft. high x 0.5 = 10 cubic feet
of drainage aggregate behind the wall. (1 cubic foot =
120 lbs.)
1 Course
CAPS
WALL LENGTH
5' 10' 15'20' 25'30'
2. Add & Compact Gravel
Total linear ft. of wall x height ____ x 0.5 cubic foot =
____ total cubic feet of drainage aggregate. This will
give you 6” of drainage aggregate behind the wall.
Divide wall square feet:
by 0.33 for Ashlarstone™ = _______ blocks.
by 0.33 for Aspen Stone® = _______ blocks.
by 0.21 for Carlton™ = ____ blocks.
by 0.67 for Diamond® Beveled = _______ blocks.
by 0.72 for Diamond® Straight = _______ blocks.
by 0.66 for Hampton Stone® = ____ blocks.
by 0.33 for Windsor Stone® = _______ blocks.
1.Begin by laying out the wall. Use stakes with a string line or a garden hose (excellent for curved walls) to mark the location of the
back of the wall. Use the information below to determine the size of the trench needed, and then dig the trench.
The width of the trench should be twice the
depth (front to back) of the block.
Example: 10 linear feet of wall x 0.4 cubic foot = 4 cubic feet of paver base. (1 cubic foot = 120 lbs.)
Length of wall in inches _______ X Height of wall in
inches _______ = Total square inches = _______
Total square inches divided by 144 = _________ square feet
of wall
WALL LENGTH
WALL HEIGHT 5' 10' 15'20' 25'30'
1. Stake Out/Remove Sod
Total wall linear ft. ____ x 0.4 cubic foot = ____ total cubic ft. paver base.
2.Determine number of blocks needed by multiplying the
total number of blocks per course times the number of
courses.
TM
Ashlarstone
/
®
Aspen Stone /Windsor Stone®
For FrescoTM Wall System see page 18
7. Mark & Cut Cap
8. Glue Cap
2. Remove loose soil and firmly compact the soil
in the bottom of the trench with the tamper.
Add a layer of base material in the bottom of
the trench; rake out and firmly compact. Base
material can be paver base or an equivalent to
3/4-inch minus (with fines) aggregate. Use the
appropriate amount of base material for the
height of the wall you are building.
3. Use a carpenter’s level to level base material
from front to back and side to side; check the
level every few feet. Add more base material
and repeat process as needed until appropriate base depth is achieved. The more level the
base material, the easier it is to level the block
when building the wall.
4. Use a hammer and chisel to remove the
rear lips from all blocks for the first course.
Position the individual blocks side by side
on the prepared base so that front edges of
the block are touching and the back edge
aligns with the string line. Level block in both
directions, adjusting with the rubber mallet if
necessary. Begin next course by laying a block
with the rear lip facing down, in a staggered
relationship to the course beneath (running
bond). Pull each block forward until the lip
is securely in contact with the blocks below.
Check each course for level before continuing
and make adjustments with rubber mallet.
Repeat the process until the desired wall
height is reached.
5. Place filter fabric directly behind the wall
extending from the bottom of the first course to
the middle of the top course. Fill behind each
course with drainage aggregate (such as 3/4-inch
free draining) that extends 6 inches behind the
wall. Compact aggregate with tamper. Organic
soil or clay-type soil is not recommended for
backfill material.
6. Cutting or splitting blocks may be required for
your project.
• To split a block: Use a hammer and chisel to
score the block on all sides. Pound the chisel
on the score line until the block splits.
• To cut a block: Use a circular saw with a
masonry blade.
• To cut a 90-degree mitered corner: Use a
circular saw with a masonry blade. Cut a
45-degree angle on two blocks. Glue cut sides
together with exterior grade concrete adhesive
so the two faces form the finished outside
corner.
7. To cap the wall, slide the cap forward so the
face of the cap overhangs the face of the wall
approximately 1 inch. For capping curves, trim
the caps to follow the radius of the wall. Place a
cap at the beginning of the curve, skip a space
and place the next cap in the third position. Rest
a cap on top of the original two, aligning the face
with the adjacent caps. Mark the bottom of the
cap along the edges (as shown in illustration 7).
Use a circular saw with a masonry blade to cut
the marked cap. On a 90-degree corner, two
caps need to be saw-cut to achieve a 45-degree
mitered corner. At the end of the wall, cut the
cap so the manufactured edge is exposed and
the cut edge is against the next cap.
8. Use an exterior-grade concrete construction
adhesive to secure the caps.
Always wear eye protection when splitting blocks.
Read and understand the operating manual before
using a saw.
MATERIALS & TOOLS NEEDED
• Gloves
• Circular Saw
• Shovel
• String
• Chisel
• Level
• Stakes
• Safety Glasses
• Hammer
• Paver Base
• Hand Rake
• Filter fabric
• Tamper
• Adhesive
• Drainage Aggregate
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Anchor Block Company, 5959 Baker Road, Suite 390, Minnetonka, MN 55345
Ph 800-440-8657 www.anchorblock.com
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