How to Build Stairs in a Retaining Wall

admin on February 22nd, 2010

There are many ways to build a great set of steps with an Allan Block retaining wall. This video gives stair design ideas and much information on stair construction. You can find many more videos, photos, literature, estimating tools and more regarding retaining walls, Courtyard Collection seating walls and the AB Fence product at www.allanblock.com.

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Bricklaying & Masonry

admin on January 23rd, 2010

This program is designed to teach students the knowledge and skills necessary for job entry in the field of bricklaying and masonry. The Bricklaying and Masonry Program prepares graduates to work as brick or block masons for both residential and commercial construction. The emphasis of the program is on learning proper building techniques and procedures through hands-on projects. Students mix and spread mortar, lay brick and block, level, plumb, in-range, and build corners. They build walls, arches, and fireplaces. Students also take courses in job-related math, communications, plan reading, estimating, and customer and job relations to compliment their skills.

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Retaining Walls Site Preparations

admin on January 20th, 2010

Prepare the Allan Block retaining wall jobsite. Allan Block is a mortarless system that requires no concrete, grout, or pins to hold it together. This video discusses topics for laying out and excavating the jobsite. It also includes digging the base trench and placing the drain pipe, as well as building and compacting a gravel base. . You can find many more videos, photos, literature, estimating tools and more regarding retaining walls, AB Courtyard Collection seating walls and the AB Fence product at www.allanblock.com.

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How to Install a Retaining Wall Base Course

admin on January 1st, 2010

This video shows the proper way to install the base course of an Allan Block retaining wall. This mortarless system requires no concrete, grout, or pins to hold it together. Topics include block and wall rock placement, compaction, keeping the wall straight and more… You can find many more videos, photos, literature, estimating tools and more regarding retaining walls, AB Courtyard Collection seating walls and the AB Fence product at www.allanblock.com.

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How to Design a Retaining Wall Project

admin on December 28th, 2009

Design your retaining wall project. This video takes you step-by-step through Allan Block retaining wall design considerations. This mortarless system requires no concrete, grout, or pins to hold it together. Some of the topics include: wall height, slopes above and below the wall, surcharges, setback or batter of the wall, gravity walls vs geogrid reinforced walls, patterned walls, and terraced walls.
You can find many more videos, photos, literature, estimating tools and more regarding retaining walls, AB Courtyard Collection seating walls and the AB Fence product at www.allanblock.com.

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Brick Laying and Masonry

admin on December 11th, 2009

Here is a video with some tips on how to lay 12 inch block, watch and learn. Then go to my masonry tool store and check out my other videos www.masonryworktools.com

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