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Product and Installation Guide Wall Systems Table of Contents Wall Systems...3-7 Project Planning and Installation... 8-11 DIY Retaining Wall Installation...8 Retaining Wall Project Materials Calculators...9 Wall Block Quick Reference Guide... 10 Estimating Charts for Retaining Wall Rings...11 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: Flagstone Retaining Walls... cover & pg.6 Ashlarstone Retaining Walls... pg.7 No pins. No mortar. No misalignments. Rear-lip block, invented by Anchor, makes installation fast and accurate. Anchor the original rear-lip product! Hudson Stone TM Total : Build up to 16" A lightweight alternative for short walls, edging and landscape rings. Small 2 3 8"H x 12"/9"L x 7 1 2"D 15 lbs. 4"H x 8 1 2"L x 5 1 2"D 12 lbs. Windsor Stone Total : Build up to 24" This traditional face style gives any garden wall a timeless appearance. Small 2 3 8"H x 12"/9"L x 7 1 2"D 15 lbs. 4"H x 11 5 8"L x 7"D 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 Actual product dimensions and weights may vary from these nominal values. 3

Wall Systems Wall Systems Diamond 10DS Stone Cut Face Total : Build up to 42" 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. 6"H x 17 1 4"L x 10"D 49 lbs. ShortCut 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 Straight Face Total : Build up to 54" The straight-split face provides clean lines for a wide range of retaining wall projects. Diamond 3-Way Face Total : Build up to 54" The angled plane of the beveled face provides a traditional look for retaining walls. 6"H x 15 7 8"L x 12"D 60 lbs. 6"H x 17 1 4"L x 12"D 64 lbs. 3"H x 8"/7"L x 13"D 23 lbs. Large Cap W Wide Face Narrow Face 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. 3"H x 17 1 4"/12"L x 10 3 8"D 35 lbs. N 4 Actual product dimensions and weights may vary from these nominal values. Actual product dimensions and weights may vary from these nominal values. 5

Wall Systems Wall Systems Natural Impressions Natural Impressions Flagstone TM Ashlarstone TM Total : Build up to 24" A design that reflects the distinct character of a stacked flagstone wall for a warm, textured look. 2"H x 12"L x 8"D 14 lbs. 4"H x 12"L x 7"D 22 lbs. Total : Build up to 24" Inspired by the traditional randomcourse design of hand-chiseled stone. 2"H x 12"L x 8"D 14 lbs. 4"H x 12"L x 7 1 8"D 22 lbs. 6 Actual product dimensions and weights may vary from these nominal values. Actual product dimensions and weights may vary from these nominal values. 7

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 DIY Retaining Wall Installation Call 811, Common Ground Alliance, to have utilities marked before starting your project. Read all instructions prior to installation. 1. Stake 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. The depth of the trench should be equal to the height of the block plus compacted base depth (Table 1). 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. Table 1 Block Height Compacted Base Depth Trench Depth Reference Chart Exposed * < 1'6" 2' 3' 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" 7" N/A N/A N/A N/A 3" 3" 6" N/A N/A N/A N/A * 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. 2. Add 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. Level 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). 4. Base 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. 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. 5. Lay 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. 6. Split/Cut Block. 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 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. Always wear eye protection when sawing blocks. Read and understand the operating manual before using a saw. 7. Mark, 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. Maximum 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 filled; and all replaced soil is well compacted. < Retaining Wall Project Materials Calculators 1. Plan the length and height of the wall, accurate to one inch. 2. Select retaining wall product, then calculate number of blocks needed for project. calculate exposed area of wall X wall length exposed wall height exposed area of wall (sq. in.) calculate area of block face X block length block height area of block face (sq. in.) minimum # of blocks* 3. Calculate 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. + calculate number of blocks needed for buried base course : wall length block length # of blocks needed for base course * It is recommended that you purchase 5 percent more product than estimated to account for cutting and breakage. estimated # of blocks 4. Calculate 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. 5. Select wall cap product, then calculate number of caps needed for project. * 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. calculate total length of courses to glue, including cap course X : 12 wall length calculate volume of base X block depth (front to back) x 2 compacted base depth (Table 1) x wall length volume of base (cu. in.) calculate volume behind exposed wall X X 12 wall length exposed wall height volume behind wall (cu. in.) wall length in inches # of courses to glue length of courses to glue (lin. ft.) _ : + X _ : calculate linear coverage of cap : 2 cap length (front) + cap length (back) wall length linear coverage of cap minimum # of caps* X calculate volume behind base course X block depth height of block (front to back) x wall length _ : 2 volume behind base course (cu. in.) compensation for compaction 1.25 compensation for compaction use approximately 3 ounces of exterior-grade concrete per linear foot 3 ounces per linear foot + calculate compensation for compaction X 0.25 volume of base + volume behind base course compensation for compaction (cu. in.) cubic inches of drainage aggregate _ : 1,728 total amount of drainage aggregate (cu. ft.) estimated # of caps X 1.05* ounces of adhesive _ : 10 minimum # of 10-oz. exteriorgrade concrete adhesive tubes X 1.05* cubic inches of base material _ : 1,728 total amount of base material (cu. ft.) 8 9

Wall Block Quick Reference Guide Estimating Charts for Retaining Wall Rings Hudson Stone Pg. 3 Coverage: 0.23 sq. ft./pc. Windsor Stone Pg. 3 Coverage: 0.32 sq. ft./pc. Diamond 10DS Pg. 4 Coverage: 0.74 sq. ft./pc. 3 ft. 6 ft. 9 ft. 12 ft. 1 Course/Base 8 15 22 29 36 43 2 Course 15 29 43 57 71 85 3 Course 22 43 64 85 106 128 4 Course 29 57 85 113 142 170 Caps Qty. Needed 6 12 18 23 29 35 1 Course/Base 6 11 16 21 26 31 2 Course 11 21 31 42 52 62 3 Course 16 31 47 62 78 93 4 Course 21 42 62 83 104 124 5 Course 26 52 78 104 130 155 6 Course 31 62 93 124 155 186 Caps Qty. Needed 6 12 18 23 29 35 1 Course/Base 4 7 11 14 18 21 2 Course 7 14 21 28 35 42 3 Course 11 21 32 42 53 63 4 Course 14 28 42 56 70 84 5 Course 18 35 53 70 87 105 6 Course 21 42 63 84 105 126 7 Course 25 49 74 98 122 147 ShortCut Caps Product Hudson Stone TM 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 TM Retaining Wall N/A** 19 29 38 Straight wall 8 16 24 32 40 48 Ashlarstone TM Retaining Wall N/A** 19 29 38 Curved wall 9 18 27 36 44 53 Large Caps * 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. 1 Course/Base 4 8 12 16 19 23 2 Course 8 16 23 31 38 46 3 Course 12 23 35 46 57 69 4 Course 16 31 46 61 76 91 5 Course 19 38 57 76 95 114 6 Course 23 46 69 91 114 137 7 Course 27 53 80 106 133 159 8 Course 31 61 91 121 152 182 9 Course 35 69 103 137 171 205 ShortCut Caps Straight wall 8 16 24 32 40 48 Curved wall 9 18 27 36 44 53 Large Caps Diamond 3-Way Pg. 4 Coverage: 0.66 sq. ft./pc. Diamond Straight Pg. 4 Coverage: 0.74 sq. ft./pc. 1 Course/Base 4 7 11 14 18 21 2 Course 7 14 21 28 35 42 3 Course 11 21 32 42 53 63 4 Course 14 28 42 56 70 84 5 Course 18 35 53 70 87 105 6 Course 21 42 63 84 105 126 7 Course 25 49 74 98 122 147 8 Course 28 56 84 112 140 167 9 Course 32 63 94 126 157 188 ShortCut Caps Straight wall 8 16 24 32 40 48 Curved wall 9 18 27 36 44 53 Large Caps Straight wall 5 9 13 17 21 25 Curved wall 6 10 15 19 24 28 Natural Impressions Ashlarstone Natural Impressions Flagstone Pgs. 6-7 Coverage: 0.33 sq. ft./pc. 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 Caps Qty. Needed 6 12 17 22 28 34 Installation materials and tools needed: Gloves Stakes String line Garden hose Tape measure Shovel Tamper Paver base or an equivalent to 3 /4 -inch minus (with fines) aggregate Carpenter s level Hammer Chisel Level Rubber mallet Drainage aggregate (such as 3 /4 -inch angular/crushed free-draining aggregate) Circular saw or tub saw Diamond blade designed for cutting concrete wall blocks Safety glasses Exterior-grade concrete adhesive Carpenter's pencil Installation materials and tools reference images: Rake Gloves Paver base Drainage aggregate Tape measure Shovel Safety glasses Level Tamper Rubber mallet String Garden hose Diamond blade Hammer and Chisel Carpenter's pencil Stakes Circular saw Adhesive Trowel Tub saw 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 10 straight walls, unless otherwise noted add an extra 10 percent for curved walls. 11

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: marketing@basalite.com 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. 71.3932.1 02/15