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product and installation guide
outdoors
at home
product and
installation guide
®
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Wall Systems
Product and Installation Guide
Table of Contents
Wall Systems ..................................................................3-7
Project Planning and Installation ....... 8-11
TM
®
The Natural Impressions product
family, inspired by nature’s looks and
colors, is ideal with any residential
landscape design, as shown on cover
and the following pages:
Retaining Wall System
®
DIY Retaining Wall Installation .................................. 8
Retaining Wall Project Materials Calculators ...9
Wall Block Quick Reference Guide ....................... 10
No pins. No mortar. No misalignments.
Estimating Charts for Retaining Wall Rings ......11
Rear-lip block, invented by Anchor, makes
installation fast and accurate. Anchor — the
original rear-lip product!
Hudson Stone
Flagstone™ Retaining Walls... cover & pg.6
Ashlarstone™ Retaining Walls............. pg.7
Total Wall Height: Build up to 16"
A lightweight alternative for short
walls, edging and landscape rings.
Small Cap Size:
2 3⁄8"H x 12"/9"L x 7 1⁄2"D
Cap Weight:
15 lbs.
Block Size:
4"H x 8 1⁄2"L x 5 1⁄2"D
Block Weight:
12 lbs.
Rear lip makes
installation easy —
stack and align
Windsor Stone
®
Retaining Wall System
Total Wall Height: Build up to 24"
This traditional face style gives any
garden wall a timeless appearance.
Small Cap Size:
2 3⁄8"H x 12"/9"L x 7 1⁄2"D
Cap Weight:
15 lbs.
Block Size:
4"H x 11 5⁄8"L x 7"D
Block Weight:
24 lbs.
• 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.
• Front cover photo: Natural Impressions® Flagstone™ retaining wall system.
2
Rear lip makes
installation easy —
stack and align
Actual product dimensions and weights may vary from these nominal values.
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Wall Systems
Wall Systems
Diamond 10DS Stone Cut
®
®
Retaining Wall System
Total Wall Height: Build up to 42"
ShortCut
®
Face
Block Size:
6"H x 17 1⁄4"L x 10"D
Block Weight:
49 lbs.
The dependability of Diamond® retaining wall systems
has made them the preferred choice for decades. This
product has the benefits of an easy-to-handle weight
and a beautiful rough-hewn appearance.
Rear lip makes
installation easy —
stack and align
Cap
This double-faced, tapered cap is ideal for
straight or curved walls. Use with any
Diamond® retaining wall.
• Sized to minimize cutting
• Alternate narrow (N) / wide (W) faces every other cap
for straight walls
• Place all narrow (N) faces on one side for curved walls
Curved Walls
Straight Walls
Diamond
®
3-Way Face
Retaining Wall System
Cap Size:
3"H x 8"/7"L x 13"D
Cap Weight:
23 lbs.
Narrow Face
N
W
Wide Face
Total Wall Height: Build up to 54"
The angled plane of the beveled
face provides a traditional look for
retaining walls.
Block Size:
6"H x 15 7⁄8"L x 12"D
Block Weight:
60 lbs.
Rear lip makes
installation easy —
stack and align
Large Cap
This tapered cap is textured on both front and
back. The larger size makes this cap ideal for
greater linear coverage. Use with any Diamond®
retaining wall.
Diamond
®
Straight Face
Retaining Wall System
Total Wall Height: Build up to 54"
The straight-split face provides
clean lines for a wide range of
retaining wall projects.
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Block Size:
6"H x 17 1⁄4"L x 12"D
Block Weight:
64 lbs.
Actual product dimensions and weights may vary from these nominal values.
Cap Size:
3"H x 17 1⁄4"/12"L x 10 3⁄8"D
Cap Weight:
35 lbs.
Rear lip makes
installation easy —
stack and align
Actual product dimensions and weights may vary from these nominal values.
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Wall Systems
Wall Systems
Natural Impressions®
Natural Impressions®
Flagstone
Ashlarstone
TM
TM
Retaining Wall System
Retaining Wall System
Total Wall Height: Build up to 24"
Total Wall Height: Build up to 24"
A design that reflects the distinct character
of a stacked flagstone wall for a warm,
textured look.
Inspired by the traditional randomcourse design of hand-chiseled stone.
Cap Size:
2"H x 12"L x 8"D
Cap Weight:
14 lbs.
Cap Size:
2"H x 12"L x 8"D
Cap Weight:
14 lbs.
Block Size:
4"H x 12"L x 7"D
Block Weight:
22 lbs.
Block Size:
4"H x 12"L x 7 1⁄8"D
Block Weight:
22 lbs.
Rear lip makes
installation easy —
stack and align
Rear lip makes
installation easy —
stack and align
®
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Actual product dimensions and weights may vary from these nominal values.
®
Actual product dimensions and weights may vary from these nominal values.
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DIY Retaining Wall Installation
Retaining Wall Project Materials Calculators
Call 811, Common Ground Alliance, to have utilities marked before starting your project.
1. P
lan the length and height of the wall, accurate to one inch.
Read all instructions prior to installation.
2. Select retaining wall product, then calculate number of blocks needed for project.
Fig. 1
1. S take Out Wall and Create Trench. Begin by using stakes with a string line (or a garden hose for curved walls) to mark the location of the wall, using the
desired location of the back of blocks as the guide. 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: For block that is 6 inches deep make the trench 12 inches wide.
calculate exposed area of wall
______
X
The depth of the trench should be equal to the height of the block plus compacted base depth (Table 1).
=
______
exposed wall
height (in.)
wall length
(in.)
calculate area of block face
______
_:
Example: For an exposed wall height of 1'6" and using a 6" high block, dig the trench a total of 9 inches in depth.
exposed area of wall (sq. in.)
Table 1
Trench Depth Reference Chart
< 3'
2'
Block
Height
Compacted
Base Depth
Total Trench
Depth
Compacted
Base Depth
Total Trench
Depth
Compacted
Base Depth
Total Trench
Depth
6"
3"
9"
4"
10"
6"
12"
5"
3"
8"
4"
9"
N/A
N/A
4"
3"
3"
3"
7"
6"
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2. A
dd and Compact Base. Remove loose soil and firmly compact the soil in the bottom of the trench with the tamper. Base material can be paver base or
an equivalent to 3/4 -inch minus (with fines) aggregate. Add a 2-inch layer of base material in the bottom of the trench; rake out and firmly compact
(Fig. 1). Repeat as needed for recommended compacted base depth (reference Table 1).
3. L evel Base. Tip: The more level the base material the easier it is to level the block when building the wall. Use a carpenter’s level to level base material
along the trench; check the level every few feet. Add more base material and repeat the process as needed until appropriate compacted base depth is
achieved (reference Table 1).
Fig. 3
Fig. 5
4. B
ase Course. Tip: This is the most important step in the installation process. Bury the base course block. Use a hammer and chisel to remove the rear
lips from all base course blocks (if applicable). Starting at the lowest elevation, place the first block, making sure the block is level front to back and
side to side; lay subsequent blocks in the same manner (Fig. 2). Adjust blocks with a rubber mallet if necessary. For a straight wall, use string line along
the back edge of block to check for proper alignment. Fill cores of blocks (if applicable) and backfill trench behind base course with base material.
Compact backfill with hand tamper. Fill trench in front of wall with soil and compact. Clean any debris off the top of the blocks before beginning
next course.
______
6. S plit/Cut Block. Cutting or splitting blocks may be required for your project.
• T
o split a block: Use a hammer and chisel to score the block on all sides of the split. Continue to pound the chisel on all score lines until the block
splits (Fig. 5).
• To cut a block: Use a circular saw or tub saw with a diamond blade designed for cutting concrete wall blocks.
• To create a 90-degree mitered corner: 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.
Read and understand the operating manual before using a saw.
7. M
ark, Cut and Glue Cap. To cap the wall, slide the cap forward so the face of the cap overhangs the face of the wall approximately 1 inch or as desired.
• For capping straight walls, use a string line as a guide to keep alignment.
• For capping curved walls, cut 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
(Fig. 6). Use a circular saw or tub saw with a diamond blade to cut the marked cap.
On a 90-degree corner, two caps need to be saw-cut at a 45-degree angle. At the end of the wall, cut and place the cap so the manufactured edge is
exposed. Use an exterior-grade concrete adhesive to secure the caps. If not finishing with caps, glue the top wall course with exterior-grade concrete
adhesive. Tip: Planting grass or other vegetation in front of the wall and behind the top of wall will help to reduce the chance of erosion.
X
block depth (in.)
(front to back)
x2
wall length
(in.)
_:
______
=
=
X 1.05*
block length
(in.)
=
+
# of blocks needed for base course
calculate volume behind
base course
=
______
______
compacted base
depth (in.) (Table 1)
x wall length (in.)
X
calculate compensation
for compaction
=
______
______
block depth (in.) height of block (in.)
(front to back)
x wall length (in.)
_: 2
+
volume of base (cu. in.)
minimum # of blocks*
0.25 =
X
cubic inches of base material
=
_:
volume of base + volume
behind base course
+
volume behind base course (cu. in.)
compensation for compaction (cu. in.)
1,728
=
total amount of base material (cu. ft.)
4. C
alculate drainage aggregate (3/4 -inch angular/crushed free-draining aggregate) needed for project. For blocks with
through-cores, add 15 percent to the volume of drainage aggregate calculation to account for filling the cores.
calculate volume
behind exposed wall
______
X ______
wall length
(in.)
X
compensation
for compaction
cubic inches of drainage aggregate
=
12 =
_:
exposed wall
height (in.)
compensation for compaction
volume behind wall (cu. in.)
1,728
=
1.25
X
total amount of drainage aggregate (cu. ft.)
5. Select wall cap product, then calculate number of caps needed for project.
wall length in inches
5. L ay and Level Wall Blocks. Begin next course by laying a block with the rear lip (if applicable) facing down, in a staggered relationship (running bond)
to the course beneath. Pull each block forward until the lip is securely in contact with the blocks below (Fig. 4). Check each course for levelness and
make adjustments with a rubber mallet before continuing. Incorporate drain tile, if required, per building code or site conditions. After each course, fill
cores of blocks (if applicable) and backfill behind blocks with drainage aggregate (such as 3/4 -inch angular/crushed free draining aggregate), extending
12 inches behind the wall. Compact backfill with hand tamper. Repeat until wall height is reached. The last course of blocks can be backfilled with soil
to allow for plants or sod.
Always wear eye protection when sawing blocks.
Fig. 6
block height
(in.)
block length
(in.)
area of block face (sq. in.)
calculate volume of base
For slopes, you may need to step up the base (Fig. 3). Make sure the base block is below grade at step-up with adequate base material below block.
Fig. 4
______
3. C
alculate base material (paver base or 3/4 -inch minus [with fines] aggregate) needed for project. For blocks with throughcores, add 15 percent to the volume of base calculation to account for filling the cores.
* For exposed wall height limits, follow product’s total wall height (reference product page) and subtract height of block to account for buried base course.
Fig. 2
=
______
estimated # of blocks
* It is recommended that you purchase 5 percent more product than estimated to account for cutting and breakage.
Exposed Wall Height*
< 1'6"
X
calculate number of blocks needed
for buried base course
estimated # of caps
calculate linear coverage of cap
______
_:
_: 2
=
=
cap length (front) (in.) +
cap length (back) (in.)
=
linear coverage of cap (in.)
wall length (in.)
X 1.05*
minimum # of caps*
* It is recommended that you purchase 5 percent more product than estimated to account for cutting and breakage. Add an extra 10 percent for curved walls.
6. Calculate exterior-grade concrete adhesive needed.
use approximately 3 ounces of
exterior-grade concrete
per linear foot
calculate total length of courses to
glue, including cap course
______
wall length
(in.)
X ______
_: 12 =
# of courses
to glue
X
length of courses to glue (lin. ft.)
ounces of adhesive
=
_:
10
=
3
ounces per linear foot
minimum # of 10-oz. exteriorgrade concrete adhesive tubes
aximum gravity wall heights assume no slope below or above the wall; no surcharge loads (e.g., driveway, parking pad, pool, etc.); block cores (if applicable) are
M
filled; and all replaced soil is well compacted.
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Wall Block Quick Reference Guide
Hudson Stone™
Estimating Charts for Retaining Wall Rings
Windsor Stone ®
Pg. 3
Coverage: 0.23 sq. ft./pc.
Diamond ® 10DS
Pg. 3
Coverage: 0.32 sq. ft./pc.
Wall Length
Pg. 4
Coverage: 0.74 sq. ft./pc.
Wall Length
3 ft.
diameter
5'
10' 15' 20' 25' 30'
Wall Height
5'
10' 15' 20' 25' 30'
Wall Height
5'
1 Course/Base
8
15
22
29
36
43
1 Course/Base
6
11
16
21
26
31
1 Course/Base
4
7
11
14
18
21
2 Course
15
29
43
57
71
85
2 Course
11
21
31
42
52
62
2 Course
7
14
21
28
35
42
3 Course
22
43
64
85
106
128
3 Course
16
31
47
62
78
93
3 Course
11
21
32
42
53
63
4 Course
29
57
85
113
142
170
4 Course
21
42
62
83
104
124
4 Course
14
28
42
56
70
84
5 Course
26
52
78
104
130
155
5 Course
18
35
53
70
87
105
6 Course
31
62
93
124
155
186
6 Course
21
42
63
84
105
126
7 Course
25
49
74
98
122
147
Caps
Qty. Needed
6
12
18
23
29
35
Caps
Qty. Needed
6
12
18
23
29
35
Diamond ® Straight
Pg. 4
Coverage: 0.66 sq. ft./pc.
Wall Length
ShortCut® Caps
5'
1 Course/Base
4
8
12
16
19
2 Course
8
16
23
31
3 Course
12
23
35
4 Course
16
31
46
5 Course
19
10' 15' 20' 25' 30'
38
57
5'
23
1 Course/Base
4
7
11
14
18
21
38
46
2 Course
7
14
21
28
35
42
46
57
69
3 Course
11
21
32
42
53
63
61
76
91
4 Course
14
28
42
56
70
84
95
114
18
10' 15' 20' 25' 30'
35
53
70
87
105
6 Course
23
46
69
91
114
137
6 Course
21
42
63
84
105
126
7 Course
27
53
80
106
133
159
7 Course
25
49
74
98
122
147
8 Course
31
61
91
121
152
182
8 Course
28
56
84
112
140
167
9 Course
35
69
103
137
171
205
9 Course
32
63
94
126
157
188
ShortCut Caps
Hudson StoneTM Retaining Wall
14
27
40
54
Windsor Stone Retaining Wall
N/A**
20
30
39
Diamond 10DS Retaining Wall
N/A**
N/A**
20
26
Diamond 3-Way Retaining Wall
N/A**
N/A**
22
29
Diamond Straight Retaining Wall
N/A**
N/A**
20
26
Flagstone Retaining Wall
N/A**
19
29
38
Ashlarstone Retaining Wall
N/A**
19
29
38
®
®
®
16
24
32
40
48
Curved wall
9
18
27
36
44
53
* Using product's minimum outside radius and limited block cutting. Tighter rings may be built with additional block cutting.
** Below the minimum outside radius recommended.
Straight wall
5
9
13
17
21
25
Installation materials and tools needed:
Curved wall
6
10
15
19
24
28
Wall Length
Wall Height
5'
10' 15' 20' 25' 30'
1 Course/Base
5
10
15
20
25
30
2 Course
10
20
30
40
50
60
3 Course
15
30
45
60
75
90
4 Course
20
40
60
80
100
120
5 Course
25
50
75
100
125
150
6 Course
30
60
90
120
150
180
TM
Caps
Qty. Needed
Installation materials and tools reference images:
 Gloves
 Stakes
 String line
 Garden hose
 Tape measure
 Shovel
 Tamper
 Paver base or an equivalent to / -inch minus (with
3
12
17
22
28
34
 Carpenter’s level
 Hammer
 Chisel
 Level
 Rubber mallet
 Drainage aggregate (such as / -inch angular/crushed
4
 Circular saw or tub saw
 Diamond blade designed for cutting concrete wall
blocks
Straight wall
8
16
24
32
40
48
Straight wall
8
16
24
32
40
48
Curved wall
9
18
27
36
44
53
Curved wall
9
18
27
36
44
53
Large Caps
Straight wall
5
9
13
17
21
25
Straight wall
5
9
13
17
21
25
Curved wall
6
10
15
19
24
28
Curved wall
6
10
15
19
24
28
Quantity calculations are rounded up to the next block. It is recommended that you purchase 5 percent more product than estimated to
account for cutting and breakage. Product dimensions may vary or change without notice. The number of caps needed is based on
straight walls, unless otherwise noted — add an extra 10 percent for curved walls.
Hammer and Chisel
Level
Carpenter's
pencil
4
free-draining aggregate)
6
Rubber
mallet
Safety glasses
Gloves
fines) aggregate
3
®
Large Caps
# Blocks
per course*
8
ShortCut Caps
®
10
5 Course
# Blocks
per course*
TM
Pgs. 6-7
Coverage: 0.33 sq. ft./pc.
Wall Height
76
# Blocks
per course*
Straight wall
Wall Length
Wall Height
# Blocks
per course*
Product
®
Natural Impressions ® Ashlarstone™
Natural Impressions ® Flagstone™
Pg. 4
Coverage: 0.74 sq. ft./pc.
12 ft.
diameter
10' 15' 20' 25' 30'
Large Caps
Diamond ® 3-Way
9 ft.
diameter
Wall Length
Wall Height
6 ft.
diameter
 Safety glasses
 Exterior-grade concrete adhesive
 Carpenter's pencil
Circular
saw
String
Rake
Shovel
Paver
base
Drainage
aggregate
Tamper
Stakes
Adhesive
Garden
hose
Tub saw
Tape
measure
Diamond
blade
Trowel
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Diamond® 3-Way Face
retaining wall system
Manufactured by:
3299 International Place
Dupont, WA 98327-7707
Phone: 253-964-5000
Fax: 253-964-5005
Email: [email protected]
www.basalite.com
© 2015 Anchor Wall Systems, Inc. Basalite® Concrete Products, LLC manufactures the retaining wall systems described in this brochure under license from Anchor Wall
Systems, Inc. (AWS). The logos, slogans, product names and other trademarks shown in this document are trademarks of AWS. The wall system blocks are covered by
the AWS Limited Warranty. For a complete copy, visit your local dealer or see anchorwall.com.
The Home Depot logo is a registered trademark of Homer TLC, Inc. and is used with permission.
These products are made and sold under
license from Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.
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