outdoors
at home
idea and product guide for your landscape
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outdoors
at home
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• Not all products and colors shown in this brochure are available at all stores. Check with your local store.
• Colors shown in this brochure may vary from actual product colors. Check store for sample color.
Anchor Block Company,
a leading manufacturer
®
of landscape products,
provides these attractive
and functional products
to help you be
at home outdoors
No pins.
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No Mortar.
No Misalignments.
The Natural Impressions® product
family, inspired by nature’s looks and
colors, is ideal with any residential
landscape design, as shown on cover.
Featuring:
Riverstone™ Retaining Wall...............pg. 4
Flagstone Retaining Walls................pg. 6
Slate Top™ Pavers..........................pg.12
Slate Top™ Patio Stone...................pg.15
Foot Notes® Patio Stones................pg.16
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Rear-lip block, invented by
Anchor, makes installation fast
and accurate. Anchor—the
original rear-lip product!
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Table of Contents
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Retaining Walls.................... 4
Freestanding Wall............ 11
Pavers............................. 12
Patio Stones.................... 15
Edgers............................. 18
Fire Pit............................. 19
Paver Circle Kit
& Installation.................... 20
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Planning, Estimating
& Installation.................... 22
THE SOFT, WEATHERED LOOK OF STONE
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SHAPED BY CASCADING WATERS
Cap Size:
2"H x 12"L x 8"D
Cap Weight:
14.7 lbs.*
Rear lip makes
installation easy —
stack and align
Block Size:
4"H x 12"L x 7"D
Block Weight:
23.4 lbs.*
Blended Colors:
Natural Impressions®
4" Riverstone
TM
Gray/Gold
Brown/Gold
Retaining Wall
Total Wall Height: Build up to 24"
EXCLUSIVELY at The Home Depot.
Riverstone™ retaining wall blocks offer the look of
stones that were shaped by cascading waters.
*Approximate weight. Not all products and colors are available in all locations. Check with your local store.
Go to pages 22-24 for planning tips and installation instructions.
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Natural Impressions®
­­­THE
DISTINCTIVE
LOOK OF
STACKED
STONE
3" Flagstone
Retaining Wall
Total Wall Height: Build up to 24"
EXCLUSIVELY at The Home Depot.
Obtain the distinctive flagstone-wall look at a
smaller size. The easy-to-use size is ideal for
many landscape styles.
Blended Color:
Cap Size:
2"H x 12"L x 8"D
Cap Weight:
­­­­­­­14.7 lbs.*
Block Size:
3"H x 9"L x 6"D
Block Weight:
10.5 lbs.*
Charcoal/Tan
Rear lip makes
installation easy —
stack and align
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*Approximate weight. Not all products and colors are available in all locations. Check with your local store.
Go to pages 22-24 for planning tips and installation instructions.
Natural Impressions®
4" Flagstone
Retaining Wall
Total Wall Height: Build up to 24"
EXCLUSIVELY at The Home Depot.
This award-winning product is great for medium- and
small-scale projects. The design reflects the distinctive character of a stacked flagstone wall for a warm,
textured look that complements many
architectural styles.
Cap Size:
2"H x 12"L x 8"D
Cap Weight:
14.7 lbs.*
Block Size:
4"H x 12"L x 7"D
Block Weight:
21.4 lbs.*
NATURAL
COLORS
Rear lip makes
installation easy —
stack and align
Blended Colors:
Charcoal/Tan
®
Autumn Blend
NEW
COLOR
Tan/Brown
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HIGH QUALITY WITH A LOW PROFILE
Carlton
TM
Block Size:
3"H x 10"L x 57⁄8"D
Block Weight:
11 lbs.*
Rear lip makes
installation easy —
stack and align
Retaining Wall
Total Wall Height: Build up to 24"
The handsome rough-hewn face style
of CarltonTM makes it ideal for smaller
wall projects.
Solid Color:
Tan
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*Approximate weight. Not all products and colors are available in all locations. Check with your local store.
Go to pages 22-24 for planning tips and installation instructions.
Windsor Stone
®
Retaining Wall
Total Wall Height: Build up to 24"
The traditional face style of Windsor Stone®
blocks gives any garden wall a timeless
appearance.
Blended Colors:
FPO
Brown/Buff
Tan/Gray
Solid Colors:
Tan
Gray
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Cap
Size:
23⁄8"H x 12"L x 71⁄2"D
Cap Weight:
15 lbs.*
Block Size:
4"H x 115⁄8"L x 7"D
Block Weight:
22 lbs.*
Rear lip makes
installation easy —
stack and align
A TRADITIONAL, BEVELED LOOK
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Diamond
®
FOR
LARGER
WALLS
This double-sided
tapered cap is ideal for
straight or curved walls.
Retaining Wall
Total Wall Height: Build up to 54"
Famous for their durability, Diamond® retaining
walls have been the choice of landscape
contractors for decades.
Straight
Block Size:
6"H x 171⁄4"L x 12"D
Block Weight:
68 lbs.*
ShortCut™
Cap
NEW
Cap Size:
3"H x 8"/ 7"L x 13"D
Cap Weight:
23 lbs.
Beveled
Block Size:
6"H x 157⁄8"L x 12"D
Block Weight:
63 lbs.*
Rear lip makes
installation easy —
stack and align
Solid Colors:
Tan
10
Gray
*Approximate weight. Not all products and colors are available in all locations. Check with your local store.
Go to pages 22-24 for planning tips and installation instructions.
Fresco
TM
Wall System
The versatile FrescoTM blocks are ideal for both straight
and curved wall projects: columns, seating walls, raised
flower beds and fire pits. See page 19 for fire pit kit.
Rectangular Block Size:
4"H x 12"L x 8"D
Block Weight:
30 lbs.*
Tapered Block Size:
Front: 4"H x 85⁄8"L x 8"D
Back: 4"H x 6"L x 8"D
Block Weight:
18 lbs.*
Blended Color:
NEW
COLOR
Northwoods
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THE LOOK OF REAL SLATE
Create a beautiful patio or
walkway that has the look
of real slate without the
work of installing
natural stone. Different
installation patterns and
snow and ice removal
information can be found
on pages 26-27.
Blended Color:
Charcoal/Tan
Slate TopTM Square
Size: 51⁄2"W x 51⁄2"L x 23⁄8"H
Weight: 6 lbs.*
Slate TopTM Rectangle
Size: 51⁄2"W x 81⁄4"L x 23⁄8"H
Weight: 9 lbs.*
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Natural Impressions®
Slate Top
TM
Pavers
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*Approximate weight. Not all products and colors are available in all locations. Check with your local store.
Go to pages 26-27 for planning tips, installation and snow removal instructions.
Dutch Cobble
Pavers
Bring a timeless, warm cobblestone look and
feel to patios, walkways, or driveways­­. Select
from four patterns (on page 27) to create the
look you want.
Blended Color:
Autumn Blend
See this easy-to-build Circle Kit on pages 20-21.
NOW IT’S EASY
TO BUILD A CIRCULAR PATIO...
A TRADITIONAL
COBBLESTONE
LOOK AT A
GREAT VALUE
Dutch Cobble Rectangle
Size: 51⁄2"W x 81⁄4"L x 23⁄8"H
Weight: 9 lbs.*
Dutch Cobble Square
Size: 51⁄2"W x 51⁄2"L x 23⁄8"H
Weight: 6 lbs.*
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CREATE A CLASSIC PATIO, WALKWAY OR DRIVEWAY
A versatile, old-world paver
that is perfect for many
applications. Use as an accent
row or soldier course, or
install with one of three
patterns shown on page 27.
Blended Colors:
Red/Charcoal
Autumn Blend
Fieldstone
Solid Color:
Copper
Holland
Pavers
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Size:
37⁄8"W x 7 7⁄8"L x 23⁄8"H
Weight: 6 lbs.*
*Approximate weight. Not all products and colors are available in all locations. Check with your local store.
Go to pages 26-27 for planning tips, installation and snow removal instructions.
Natural Impressions®
Slate Top
TM
Patio Stones
The textured surface simulates the look of
real slate while the smooth, even back side
and uniform height make it easy to level
and install.
THE RICH TEXTURE AND
COLORS OF SLATE
Size:
12"­W x 12"L x 2"H
­­­Weight:
22 lbs.*
Blended Color:
Charcoal/Tan
Size:
16"­W x 16"L x 2"H
­­­Weight:
38 lbs.*
Blended Colors:
Charcoal/Tan
Tan/Brown
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THE LOOK OF REAL FLAGSTONE
A 40" walkway pattern
2
1
4
3
3
40"
5
1
4
2
5
40"
Rotate each set 90°
1
5
5
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1
2
4
2
3
4
3
Foot Notes
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Patio Stones
Blended Color:
Charcoal/Tan
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.
Block Size:
Various Sizes x 13⁄4"H
Block Weight:
31 to 41 lbs.*
Solid Color:
Tan
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*Approximate weight. Not all products and colors are available in all locations. Check with your local store.
Go to pages 25, 27 for planning and installation instructions.
PATIOS, PATHWAYS AND STEPPING STONES
Solid Color:
Gray
16" Square Patio Stone
Size: 16"W x 16"L x 2"H
Weight: 38 lbs.*
NEW
COLOR
Blended Color:
Northwoods
12" Square Patio Stone
Size: 12"W x 12"L x 2"H
Weight: 24 lbs.*
Solid Colors:
Red
Gray
Cobblestone Patio Stone
Size: 16"W x 16"L x 2"H
Weight: 38 lbs.*
Blended Color:
Tan/Charcoal
16" Round Exposed-Aggregate Patio Stone
Size: 16"Diameter x 2"H
Weight: 34 lbs.*
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Anchor Edger Bullet
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Edgers
Size: 4" W x 121⁄4" L x 3" H
Weight: 10.5 lbs.*
Blended Color:
Red/Charcoal
Rivers Edge
TM
Solid Colors:
Edger
Copper
Size: 35⁄8" W x 12" L x 35⁄8" H
Weight: 12 lbs.*
Blended Color:
Red
Tan/Brown
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*Approximate weight. Not all products and colors are available in all locations. Check with your local store.
Go to page 25 for installation instructions.
Dimensions as shown: Diameter 52", Height 12"
Fresco
TM
Fire Pit Kit
Enhance your outdoor living and create a warm
focal point for your outdoor activities.
The sturdy, 35" metal liner is simply placed
inside a three-course ring of FrescoTM blocks.
The kit also includes
Blended Color:
• 57 Fresco™ tapered blocks
• Removable cooking grate
Northwoods
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NOW IT’S EASY TO BUILD A CIRCULAR PATIO
Available by
SPECIAL
­ORDER
Dutch Cobble Circle Kit
Pavers
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 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 Paving Stones
(not included in kit).
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Not all products and colors are available in all locations. Check with your local store.
Helpful Tip:
Start at the center
and repeat the color-coded
sequences in the chart for
easy installation.
Color-Coded
Sequences:
Repeat them for
each ring all the way
around the patio.
No Cutting Required—
Easy as A,B,C...
Sequence
Repeat
Sequence
Total
Paving
Stones
AA
1 time
2
BB
4 times
8
BC
8 times
16
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EE
12 times
24
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
Half stone spacer
11
116.5"
56
24
CCCECCECCE
8 times
80
This stone may be used as a
spacer in rings 5-10
as needed.
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127.5"
D
67 times
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Center stone
F**
B
Dutch
3/4
Large
Cobble
Stone
Circle
Square
A
B
Small circle
E
Three quarter stone
Small
Circle
Diameter
of
Circle
Circle Kit Includes:
C
GUIDE
Center
Stone
Ring
No.
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).
A
Installation
Large circle
C
D*
E
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D* – Dutch Cobble Square is not included in the kit.
F** – Eight half stone spacers are included in the kit but not
shown in the circular diagram above; use it as needed in
rings 5–10. As a courtesy, extra stones are included.
D*
Dutch Cobble Square
Not included in kit—
used to extend patio
beyond 11 rings.
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PLANNING
YOUR
RETAININGWall
WALL
PROJECT
PLANNING YOUR
Retaining
Project
Choose your retaining wall block and color; then:
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.
3. Determine 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 in. deep base, 14 in. wide. Please refer to specific
product information for recommended base depth.
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 by the number of courses.
Length of wall in inches _______ x Height of wall in inches _______
= Total square inches = _______.
Total square inches divided by 144 = _________ square feet of wall
Divide wall square feet:
by 0.33 for 4"Flagstone / 4"Riverstone / Windsor Stone = _______ blocks.
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™
by 0.67 for Diamond® Beveled = _______ blocks.
by 0.72 for Diamond® Straight = _______ blocks.
Example: 10 linear feet of wall x 0.4 cubic foot = 4 cubic feet of
paver base. (1 cubic foot = 120 lbs.)
4.Calculate the amount of drainage aggregate that you’ll need
behind the wall.
Total linear ft. of wall x height ____ x 0.5 cubic foot = ____ total cubic feet of
drainage aggregate. This will give you 6 in. of drainage aggregate
behind the wall.
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.)
by 0.19 for 3" Flagstone = _______ blocks.
5.Figure the total cost of your project using the Costing Worksheet.
by 0.21 for Carlton™ = _______ blocks.
Retaining Wall Project
COSTING WORKSHEET
R
­­­­ etaining Wall Projects
# of Retaining Wall Pieces
# of Cap Units Needed
Paver Base Material*
Drainage Aggregate*
Misc. (plants, mulch, etc.)
Misc.
Tool Rental
Delivery
____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ X$____________ =
$______________
$______________
X$____________ = $______________
X$____________ = $______________
X$____________ = $______________
X$____________ = $______________
X$____________ = $______________
X$____________ =
____________ _____________ $______________
Estimated Total Project Cost_________ _____________ $______________
*Must be converted from cubic feet to bags.
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Windsor Stone
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WALL ESTIMATING CHARTS
3" Flagstone
WALL HEIGHT
4" Flagstone & 4" RiverstoneTM
WALL LENGTH
5'10' 15' 20' 25'30'
WALL HEIGHT
1 Course
7 14
20
27
34 40
2 Courses
14 27
40
54
67 80
3 Courses
20 40
60
4 Courses
27 54
5 Courses
6 Courses
40 80 120 160 200 240
7 Courses
47 94 140 187 234 280
8 Courses
54 107 160 214 267 320
WALL LENGTH
WALL LENGTH
5'10' 15' 20' 25'30'
WALL HEIGHT
1 Course
6 11
16
21
26 31
1 Course
6 12
18
24
30 36
2 Courses
11 21
31
44
51 61
2 Courses
12 24
36
48
60 72
80 100 120
3 Courses
16 31
46
61
76 91
3 Courses
18 36
54
72
90 107
80 107 134 160
4 Courses
21 41
61
81 102 122
4 Courses
24 48
72
96 120 143
34 67 100 134 167 200
5 Courses
26 51
76 102 127 152
5 Courses
30 60
90 120 149 179
6 Courses
31 61
91 122 152 182
6 Courses
36 72 108 143 179 215
7 Courses
42 84 125 167 208 250
8 Courses
48 96 143 191 239 286
CAPS
W
all Length
5'10' 15' 20' 25'30'
610 16 20 2630
Quantity needed
CAPS
W
all Length
5'10' 15' 20' 25'30'
5'10' 15' 20' 25'30'
CAPS Wall Length
5'10' 15' 20' 25'30'
612 17 22 2834
Quantity needed
CarltonTM
714 20 26 3238
Quantity needed
Additional estimating charts
can be found on anchorblock.com.
Diamond® Beveled
Windsor Stone®
WALL LENGTH
Diamond® Straight
WALL LENGTH
WALL LENGTH
WALL HEIGHT
5'10' 15' 20' 25'30'
WALL HEIGHT
5'10' 15' 20' 25'30'
WALL HEIGHT
5'10' 15' 20' 25'30'
1 Course
6 11
16
21
27 32
1 Course
4
8
12
15
19 23
1 Course
4
7
11
14
18 21
2 Courses
11 21
32
42
53 63
2 Courses
8 15
23
30
38 45
2 Courses
7 14
21
28
35 42
3 Courses
16 32
47
63
79 94
3 Courses
12 23
34
45
56 68
3 Courses
11 21
32
42
53 63
4 Courses
21 42
63
84 105 125
4 Courses
15 30
45
60
75 90
4 Courses
14 28
42
56
70 84
5 Courses
27 53
79 105 131 157
5 Courses
19 38
56
75
94 112
5 Courses
18 35
53
70
87 105
6 Courses
32 63
94 125 157 188
6 Courses
23 46
68
90 112 135
6 Courses
21 42
63
84 105 125
7 Courses
27 53
79 105 131 157
7 Courses
25 49
73
98 122 146
8 Courses
30 60
90 120 150 180
8 Courses
28 56
84 112 139 167
9 Courses
34 68 101 135 168 202
9 Courses
32 63
94 125 157 188
CAPS
W
all Length
5'10' 15' 20' 25'30'
Quantity needed
612 18 23 2935
CAPS WALL LENGTH
5'10' 15' 20' 25'30'
CAPS WALL LENGTH
5'10' 15' 20' 25'30'
Quantity needed for straight wall
816 24 32 4048
Quantity needed for straight wall
816 24 32 4048
Quantity needed for curved wall
918 27 36 4453
Quantity needed for curved wall
918 27 36 4453
Quantity calculations are rounded up to the next block. Product dimensions may vary or change without notice.
The number of caps needed is based on straight walls — additional caps may be required for curved walls.
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INSTALLING YOUR WALL PROJECT
Do • it • yourself
Retaining Wall Installation
1. Stake Out/Remove Sod
2. Add & Compact Gravel
3. Level Base
4. Lay and Level Blocks
5. Add Drainage Aggregate
6. Split/Cut Block
7. Mark & Cut Cap
8. Glue Cap
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.
Trench width:
• The width of the trench should be twice the depth (front to back) of the block.
Example: For 6-inch high block, make the trench 12 inches wide.
Trench depth:
• 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.
Example: for 4-inch-high block, dig a trench 6 inches deep.
• 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.
Example: for 6-inch-high block, dig a trench 12 inches deep.
If your 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.
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 ¾-inch minus (with fines) aggregate. Use the appropriate
amount of base material for the height of the wall being built.
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 the
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 the 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 a rubber
mallet. Repeat the process until you reach the desired wall height.
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 ¾-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 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
(Some tools are available to rent.
Not all tools are required for all projects.)
Stakes
Gloves
String
Hammer
Circular Saw
Shovel
Chisel
Safety Glasses
Filter Fabric
Tamper
Level
Paver
Base
Adhesive­
Drainage
Aggregate
Do • it • yourself
Fresco™ Wall System Installation
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. Make the trench 12 inches wide and
6 inches deeper than block.
1. Stake Out/Remove Sod
2. Add & Compact Gravel
3. Level Base
2. Remove loose soil and firmly compact the soil in the bottom of the
trench with the tamper. Add a 3-inch 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.
3. Use a carpenter’s level to level the surface from front to back and
side to side, checking level every few feet. Add more base material and repeat process as needed until appropriate base depth
is achieved. Keep in mind, the more level the base material, the
easier it is to level the block when building the wall.
4. Position the individual blocks side by side on the prepared base so
that the back edge of block aligns with the string line. Level block
in both directions, adjusting with the rubber mallet if necessary.
Begin next course by laying a block in a staggered relationship to
the course beneath (running bond) or other desired pattern. Check
each course for level before continuing, adjusting with a rubber
mallet. Repeat the process until you reach the desired wall height.
Maximum gravity wall height not to exceed 24 inches including
base course. Maximum column height not to exceed 48 inches.
4. Lay and Level Blocks
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Use exterior-grade concrete adhesive to secure each block in
the top two rows and caps for walls; all courses for columns.
For additional construction details see anchorblock.com
INSTALLING YOUR EDGER / PATIO STONE PROJECT
Do • it • yourself
Do • it • yourself
Edger Installation
1. Begin by laying out the project using stakes and string
line or a garden hose (great for curves). Dig a trench
6 inches wide by 4 inches deep.
1. Stake Out
Remove Sod
Patio Stone Installation
See page 27 for estimating quantity
1. Stakes & String Line
2. Smooth the bottom of the trench. Place 1 inch of paver
base in the bottom of the trench and firmly compact.
2. Install paver base and thoroughly compact to a
finished depth of 4 inches. Use a landscaper’s rake to
remove any high spots, fill in low spots and compact.
Repeat as necessary.
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.
2.Prepare Base
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. Lay two 1-inch-diameter pipes parallel on base.
Spread 1 inch of play sand over compacted base.
Screed the play sand by dragging a 2 inch x 4 inch
board over pipes. Remove pipes and fill voids
with sand.
Read and understand the operating manual
before using a saw.
3.Lay & Level
Edger Units
1. Begin by laying out the project using stakes and string
line. Add 6 inches to the perimeter of the finished
patio. Mark and remove sod. Excavate area to a depth
of 7 inches.
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.
3. Screed Sand
5. Place edging around entire project 3 inches from
edge of compacted aggregate. Install edging and
s­pikes according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4.Cut Edger Units
6. Fill joints by sweeping additional play sand over the
patio. Remove remaining play sand from the top of
the project. If using the Natural Impressions®
Foot Notes® patio stone set, polymeric joint sand may
be substituted for play sand to inhibit weed growth
between stones.
How Many EDGERS Do I Need ?
4. Lay Patio Stones
Curved Applications
Pcs. Diameter
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"
Minimum
Outside
Diameter:
Read and understand the operating manual
before using a saw.
5. Install Edging
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.
36" Minimum
Radius
72"
Approx. 6'
6. Fill Joints
MATERIALS & TOOLS NEEDED
Circle
(Some tools are available to rent.
Not all tools are required for all projects.)
Curves
MATERIALS & TOOLS NEEDED
Level
Gloves
Safety Glasses
Hammer
Paver
Base
Gloves
Safety Glasses
Rubber
Mallet
Stakes
Tamper
Chisel
Play
Sand
Edging
Level
Circular Saw
Shovel
Paver
Base
String
Stakes
1" Pipes
String
Chisel
Spikes
Hand Rake
Rake
Plate
Compactor
Shovel
Polymeric
Joint Sand
Circular Saw
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PLANNING
YOUR
PAVINGStone
STONEProject
PROJECT
PLANNING YOUR
Paving
­
Do • it • yourself
1. Select a shape for your paving stone project:
A
12'
E
4'
Paving Stone Installation
1. Excavate the installation area to
approximately 6 inches larger on all
F 4'
D 8'
B 8'
sides than the actual finished size.
J 8'
2. Install paver base to a compacted
G
4'
finished thickness of 7 inches for patios
H 4'
1.Remove Sod
and walkways and 11.375 inches
for driveways. Paver base should be
L-SHAPED
RECTANGLE
installed in 2-inch increments and
thoroughly compacted. The final grade
I
8'
C
12'
should slope away from the house,
dropping 1/4-inch per foot for drainage.
2. Plan the dimensions of your finished project, accurate to one inch.
3. Calculate the area (total square feet) of your project.
This will determine the total amount of paving stones, base material
and play sand that you will need:
3. Lay two 1-inch-diameter pipes parallel
2.Prepare and
Compact Base
compacted base. Screed the play sand
by dragging a 2-inch x 4-inch board
over pipes. Remove pipes and fill voids
Rectangle ____ x ____= square feet
A B
Example: 12' x 8' =96 square feet
L-Shaped: (____x____) = _____ (____x____) = ____
E
F
K
H
I
L
Example: ( 4' x 4' ) = 16' ( 4' x 8' ) = 32'
on base. Spread 1inch of play sand over
with sand.
4. Lay pavers in the desired pattern. If
____ + ____ = square feet
K
L
16' + 32' = 48 square feet
3.Screed Sand
the pattern requires cutting, the pavers
can be cut with a circular saw using a
masonry blade.
5. Install e­­dging and spikes around the
entire project according to the
4. Compute the perimeter. You’ll need this so you know how much edging
you’ll need and also for your border calculation:­­­­­­­
Rectangle: ____ + ____ + ____ + ____ = ____ linear feet
B
C
D
A
Example:
12' + 8' + 12' + 8' = 40 linear feet
manufacturer’s instructions. Install
paver edge 6 inches from edge of
4.Lay Pavers
compacted aggregate.
6. Compact the installed pavers with a
plate compactor in both directions with
at least two passes. Once compacted,
L-Shaped: ____ + ____ + ____ + ____ + ____ + ____ = ____ linear feet
E
F
G
H
I
J
Example: 4' + 4' + 4' + 4' + 8' + 8' = 32 linear feet
spread play sand on the pavers and
sweep into joints. Compact again to
ensure that all joints are completely
5.Install Edging
5. Select your AnchorTM Paving Stone product and pattern; then
calculate the number of paving stones needed using the dimensions provided.
6.
Determine the amount of paver base material necessary.
Minimum 7 inches deep for paths and patios­—
Square feet of project x 0.33 = cubic feet of paver base.
Minimum 11.375 inches deep for driveways —
Square feet of project x 0.66 = cubic feet of paver base.
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 paving stones for joints).
full. Repeat as necessary. Sweep off
remaining sand from pavers.
6.Compact/
Spread Sand
8. Compute the required quantity of edge restraint and spikes.
Substitute polymeric joint sand in place of play sand to
inhibit weed growth between stones. Read manufacturer
instructions.
9. Figure the total cost of your project (on the next page).
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.
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PLANNING YOUR PAVING STONE PROJECT
P
­­­­ aving Stone Project Costing Worksheet
MATERIALS & TOOLS NEEDED
# of Pavers Needed
_____________ X$___________=$___________
Paver Base Material*
_____________ X$___________=$___________
Play Sand
_____________ X$___________=$___________
Edging
_____________ X$___________=$___________
Spikes
_____________ X$___________=$___________
Tool Rental
(Some tools are available to rent. Not all tools are required for all projects.)
Gloves
Safety Glasses
Rubber
Mallet
Tamper
Tub Saw
Level
Plate
Compactor
Estimated Total Project Cost$___________
Spikes
1” Pipes
Shovel
*Must be converted from cubic feet to bags.
Herringbone
Play
Sand
Stakes
Delivery$___________
Running Bond
Hammer & Chisel
String
_____________ X$___________=$___________ Patterns for Holland Pavers
Paver
Base
Edging
Patterns for Slate Top Pavers & Dutch Cobble Pavers
TM
Parquet
1:1 Running Bond
1:1 Random
3:­1 Running Bond
Basket Weave
Rectangle
Rectangle
Squares
any
ow MMany
HHow
Will I
tones Will
SStones
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FoMy
Need
I Needfor
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MProject?
10'
Holland
Pavers
Pieces
1:1 Running Bond
3:1 Running Bond Basket Weave
or 1:1 Random
Squares
Rectangles
Squares
Rectangles
Squares
Rectangles
12" x 12" Foot Notes 16" x 16"
Patio Stones Patio Stone Set* Patio Stones
Pieces
460
191 191 318 106 143
222
100
Pieces
150 sq.ft. 15 Sets
96
168 sq.ft. 10'8" x 16'
690
285 285 479 157 214
333
150
240 sq.ft. 1,104
456 456 766 251 347
532
240
24 Sets
268 sq.ft.
135
400 sq.ft. 36 Sets
400 sq.ft.
225
40 sq.ft. 6 Sets
68 sq.ft.
30
2'8" x 20'
80 sq.ft. 12 Sets
136 sq.ft.
45
12'
8”
Pieces
9 Sets
64
100 sq.ft. 10'8" x 10'8"
10'
20'
5-Piece Set
Natural Impressions®
®
100 sq.ft. 10'
15'
Slate TopTM Pavers & Dutch Cobble Pavers
20'
1,840
764 764 1,276 419 572
888
400
20'
20'
184
76
76
128
42
57
89
40
2'
20'
4'
Coverage:
Coverage:
368
152 152 256
84
114
178
80
4.6
4.6pcs.
pcs.//sq.
sq.ft.
ft.
Squares
Squares==4.76
4.76pcs./sq.
pcs./sq.ft.
ft.and
andRectangles
Rectangles==3.17
3.17pcs.
pcs.//sq.
sq.ft.
ft.
0.76
0.45pcs.
pcs.//sq.
sq.ft.
ft. 0.56
0.56pcs.
pcs.//sq.
sq.ft.
ft.
0.76pcs.
pcs.//sq.
sq.ft.
ft. 0.45
*Not sold as a set
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outdoors
at home
Anchor Block Company, 5959 Baker Road, Suite 390, Minnetonka, MN 55345 Ph 800-440-8657 www.anchorblock.com
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