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2018 OUTDOOR LIVING

PATIOS, WALKWAYS & RETAINING WALLS

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2018 New Arrivals

WEEK-END PROJECT IDEAS ...........................................................04

MINI-KENDO SLABS ...................................................................... 08

TOWNSEND WALL ..........................................................................23

Patio Stones 06

BAYSIDE SLAB ............................................................................ 07

KENDO SLAB ................................................................................ 09

SARANAK SLAB ........................................................................... 10

PORTAGE STEPPING STONE ........................................................ 11

PATIO+ SLAB ................................................................................ 12

DIAMOND PATIO STONE ............................................................... 13

QUADRAL SLAB ............................................................................ 14

DOMINO SLAB .............................................................................. 15

BRICK PATIO STONE ..................................................................... 16

PATIO PAVER ..................................................................................17

PENNY PAVER ............................................................................... 18

Pavers 19

DOMINO PAVER ............................................................................ 20

COBBLE LITE PAVER ..................................................................... 21

Wall Stones 22

JASPER WALL / NATURAL IMPRESSION CAP ................................ 24

CHISELED WALL ............................................................................ 25

COUNTRY TUMBLED WALL ........................................................... 25

MINI-BELTIS WALL ........................................................................ 26

BELTIS TUMBLED WALL ................................................................ 27

PLANTER WALL BLOCK ..................................................................28

OLDE MANOR WALL ..................................................................... 30

Edgers & Accessories 31

STRATUS CURB ............................................................................ 32

STRAIGHT & CURVED SCALLOP CURB ......................................... 32

DEK-BLOCK, DEC-OR-POST .......................................................... 33

EZ SAND ........................................................................................ 33

8˝ STANDARD BLOCK .................................................................... 33

BELTIS FIRE PIT KIT ..................................................................... 34

Getting started 35

PAVERS AND SLABS INSTALLATION GUIDE .................................. 35

WALLS INSTALLATION GUIDE ........................................................ 36

CALCULATE YOUR PROJECT ......................................................... 38

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................ 39

Table of Contents

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Week-end Project Ideas

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#mypermaconprojectTownsend Wall [see page 23]

Jasper Wall [see page 24]

Planter Wall Block [see page 28]

Townsend Wall [see page 3]

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PATIO STONES

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SPECIFIC INFORMATION

12˝ X 24˝

PROJECT SQ. FT. (L X W)

20 ft2 30 ft2 50 ft2 100 ft2 200 ft2 250 ft2

10 pcs 15 pcs 25 pcs 50 pcs 100 pcs 125 pcs

Weight per product 48 lbs

Number of units per ft2 0.5

Quantity per cube 60 units

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300 mm12˝

50 mm2˝

600 mm24˝

BAYSIDE™ SLABBENEFITS

• The perfect solution to embellish your terrace or adorn your garden.

• A single 12” x 24” format, which makes it very easy and economical to install.

• Its slate-textured fi nish, combined with narrow joints, provide a rich and modern look.

COLOURS

UNIT

CONESTOGA BUFF 834792

DAWSON GREY834793


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MINI-KENDO SLABBENEFITS

The Mini-Kendo slab lightens up your garden. Play with the gaps to create movement along your garden path. Combine the Mini-Kendo and Kendo slabs together for a path that blends perfectly with your décor.

COLOURS

UNIT SPECIFIC INFORMATION




STONE


20 ft2 30 ft2 50 ft2 100 ft2 200 ft2 250 ft2


DANVILLE BEIGE959647

RICHMOND GREY959646

400 mm15 3/4˝

349 mm13 3/4˝

50 mm2˝

NE

W


9

600 mm24˝

431 mm17˝

53 mm2.2˝

KENDO® SLABBENEFITS

• The perfect solution to embellish your terrace or adorn your garden.

• Blends perfectly with your landscape without distracting attention from your architecture.

• Random shapes with smooth bottom surfaces makes every job unique and installation easy.

COLOURS


Weight per product 66.9 lbs



STONE


20 ft2 30 ft2 50 ft2 100 ft2 200 ft2 250 ft2


DANVILLE BEIGE459813

RICHMOND GREY459811


400 mm16˝

400 mm16˝

600 mm24˝

400 mm16˝

50 mm2˝

50 mm2˝

1010

SARANAK® SLABBENEFITS

• Chiselled natural stone look

• Irregular edges

• Can be installed straight or modular

• 2 sizes available: 16˝ x 16˝ or 16˝ x 24˝

COLOURS

UNITS


EARTH BLEND 16˝ x 16˝ 59129616˝ x 24˝ 591298

GRAPHITE 16˝ x 16˝ 95965016˝ x 24˝ 959651

SHADOW BLEND 16˝ x 16˝ 59129516˝ x 24˝ 591297

All sizes nominal. Colour choices should be made from actual samples.

16˝ X 16˝ 16˝ X 24˝

Weight per product 42 lbs 62 lbs

Number of units per ft2 0.56 0.39

Quantity per pallet 60 pieces 40 pieces


20 ft2 30 ft2 50 ft2 100 ft2 200 ft2 250 ft2

16˝ X 16˝ 12 pcs 17 pcs 29 pcs 59 pcs 113 pcs 142 pcs


NE

W


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43 mm1 11/16˝

534 mm21˝ 391 mm

15 1/2˝

PORTAGE® STEPPING STONEBENEFITS

• One-piece system designed to interlock to create a seemingly random pattern

• Each stone has one of six different natural textures

• Use independently to create stepping stones or together to make a continuous path

COLOURS

UNIT

SPECIFIC INSTALLATION GUIDE


EARTH BLEND233887

SHADOW BLEND13895




STONE


20 ft2 30 ft2 50 ft2 100 ft2 200 ft2 250 ft2


Begin by laying 3 slabs at the centre of the surface to be covered.

Add more sets of 3 stones to fi ll in the surface to be covered.

Complete the balance of the surface to be covered with single stones for the fi nal result.


400 mm16"

400 mm16"

43 mm1 11/16"

PATIO+ SLABBENEFITS

• To obtain the effect of interlocking pavers installed in a random way.

• Perfect for walkways.

COLOURS

UNIT LAYING PATTERN


GREY834789

IVORY BEIGE 834791



Quantity per pallet 90 units

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MODULAR PATTERN

16˝ X 16˝


20 ft2 30 ft2 50 ft2 100 ft2 200 ft2 250 ft2



750 mm30˝

45 mm1 3/4˝

600 mm24˝

750 mm

600 m24

45 mm1 3/4˝

600 mm24˝

600 mm24˝

600 m24˝

600

45 mm1 3/4˝

400 mm16˝

400 mm16˝

4001

400

DIAMOND PATIO STONEBENEFITS

• Diamond pattern non-slip surface

• Easy to install

USES

• Patios, walkways and stepping stones.

• Great for shed base

COLOUR

UNITS SPECIFIC INFORMATION


16˝ X 16˝ 24˝ X 24˝ 24˝ X 30˝

Weight per product 31 lbs 80 lbs 102 lbs

Number of units per ft2 0.56 0.25 0.2

Quantity per cube 56 units 28 units 28 units


20 ft2 30 ft2 50 ft2 100 ft2 200 ft2 250 ft2




NATURAL 709221 (16˝ x 16˝)232190 (24˝ x 24˝)232283 (24˝ x 30˝)

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QUADRAL® SLABBENEFITS

• Natural cobblestone look and feel

• Joints create the look of four separate stones with the ease of installing just one

COLOURS



SHADOW BLEND 348850

EARTH BLEND 348851

50 mm2˝

400 mm16˝

400 mm16˝

16˝ X 16˝


20 ft2 30 ft2 50 ft2 100 ft2 200 ft2 250 ft2






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300 mm12˝

50 mm2˝

DOMINO SLABBENEFITS

• Linear size allows for simple installation

• Textured surface for a refi ned look and feel

• Combine with Domino Paver for even more options

COLOURS


SHADOW BLEND 388731

EARTH BLEND 388732

12’’ X 12’’


20 ft2 30 ft2 50 ft2 100 ft2 200 ft2 250 ft2



Number of units per ft2 1


300 mm12˝



600 mm24˝

600 mm24˝

45 mm1 3/4˝

45 mm1 3/4˝

400 mm16˝

400 mm16˝

400 m16

400 mm

600 mm

600 m24˝

16˝

BRICK PATIO STONEBENEFITS

• Brick pattern parquet design

• Easy to install

USES

• Patios, walkways and stepping stones.

• Great for shed base

COLOURS


NATURAL 709220 (16˝ X 16˝) 101503 (24˝ X 24˝)

RED1000855329(16˝ X 16˝)

16˝ X 16˝ 24˝ X 24˝


Number of units per ft2 0.56 0.25

Quantity per cube 56 units 28 units


20 ft2 30 ft2 50 ft2 100 ft2 200 ft2 250 ft2



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20 ft2 30 ft2 50 ft2 100 ft2 200 ft2 250 ft2


8"200 mm

1 5/8"40 mm

16"400 mm

UNIT

NATURAL19192

CLASSIC LOOK

Weight per product 15 lbs 6.80 kg



PATIO PAVERSDESCRIPTION

Ideal for creating patios and walkways.

Characteristics and benefits

• Lightweight

• Easy to handle and install

• Many combination of patterns

COLOURS

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PENNY PAVERBENEFITS

• Ideal for do-it-yourself installation

• Easy to handle

USES

• Patios

• Walkways

• Stepping stones

COLOUR


NATURAL19183

12˝ X 12˝


20 ft2 30 ft2 50 ft2 100 ft2 200 ft2 250 ft2





300 mm12˝

300 mm12˝

45 mm1 3/4˝


PAVERS

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DOMINO PAVERBENEFITS

• 3-stone design gives look of 5 separate stones


• Can be combined harmoniously with Domino slab

USES

• Patios

• Walkways

COLOURS


EARTH BLEND 348853

SHADOW BLEND 348852

300 mm12˝

150 mm6˝

150 mm6˝

150 mm6˝

50 mm2˝

50 mm2˝

150 mm2˝

6˝ X 12˝


20 ft2 30 ft2 50 ft2 100 ft2 200 ft2 250 ft2





300 mm12˝

300 mm12˝

2020



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COBBLE LITE PAVERBENEFITS

• Thin and light, yet strong and durable


USES

• Patios

• Walkways

• Overlays, pool decks and porches

COLOURS


CHARCOAL182124

RANGE RED 123114


8˝ X 4˝


20 ft2 30 ft2 50 ft2 100 ft2 200 ft2 250 ft2




Quantity per cube 594 units50 mm

2˝

200 mm8˝ 100 mm

4˝8 100 m

4˝


WALL STONES

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COLOUR

406 mm16" 102 mm

4"

146 mm5 3/4"

DESCRIPTION

• The Townsend wall creates a stacked-stone look with a faux joint pattern.

• Their innovative design means that you can use the same module to build walls and curbs.

• One simple size makes installation easy.

• Finished corners - no cutting or sawing required!

UNIT

QUANTITY ESTIMATE - WALL

X = X 1.57 =

Height Width Square feet Number of units per ft2

Number ofunits required

SHADOW BLEND959649

EARTH BLEND959648

TIP

We recommend using Permapro concrete adhesive to secure wall modules.

QUANTITY ESTIMATE - CURB

X 0.75 =

Number of linear feet Number of units per linear foot Number of units required

Product weight 29 lbs 13 kg


Quantity per cube 100 mcx

Number of units per linear foot 0.75

WALL

CURB

NE

W

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TOWNSEND WALL AND CURB



JASPER™ WALLBENEFITS

• Its small size, and light weight make Jasper wall easy and quick to install.

• With its unique textured facing of the modules, the Jasper wall provides a stacked stone appearance unique on the market.

• Straight and curved walls can be achieved with the Jasper modules and with its side texture, corners can be realized with no cutting or chiselling.

COLOURS

UNITS

QUANTITY ESTIMATE

X = X 3,00 =

Height Length Square feet Number of units per ft2 Number of units required


CAPPING UNIT - NATURAL IMPRESSION CAP


Number of units per linear ft 1


Number of unit per ft2 3.0


SHADOW BLEND709222

EARTH BLEND 709223

305 mm12˝

145 mm5 3/4˝

102 mm4˝

50 mm2˝

305 mm12˝

203 mm8˝

24


25

33 in = 17 units (smallest diameter)

8 ft = 40 units10 ft = 48 units

DIAMETERS OPTIONS

FRONT TO BACK(STRAIGHT WALL)

SIDE BY SIDE (STRAIGHT WALL)

Recommended maximum wall height for this product is 2 ft.

Sideby

Side

WallHeight

LayersLength

10 ft2 25 ft2 35 ft2 75 ft2 100 ft2

1 ft 3 40 pcs 100 pcs 140 pcs 300 pcs 400 pcs

2 ft 6 80 pcs 200 pcs 280 pcs 600 pcs 800 pcsFront

toBack



COUNTRY TUMBLED WALLCHISELED® WALL

BENEFITS

• Antiqued stones create naturally worn look

• Creates straight and curved walls

• No cap required

USES

• Two-sided walls

• Small retaining walls

• Raised fl ower beds

• Garden walls

COLOURS

SPECIFIC LAYING PATTERNS


EARTH BLEND182076

SHADOW BLEND181700


Number of units per ft2 4 (Side by Side) 4.8 (Front to Back)

Quantity per cube 144 pieces

305 mm12˝

178 mm7˝

102 mm4˝

305 mm12˝

7

1 50 mm2˝

305 mm12˝

203 mm8˝

DIAMETERS OPTIONS4 ft = 15 units (smallest inside diameter)8 ft = 29 units10 ft = 35 units

BENEFITS

• Has the look of hand-chiseled stone

• Nature inspired soft colour blends

• Handsome, uniform appearance

USES



• Garden walls

• Caps create a fi nished look

COLOURS



EARTH BLEND 136772 (Wall)138756 (Cap)

SHADOW BLEND 138168 (Wall)138758 (Cap)

Chiseled Wall Natural Impression Cap


Number of units per ft2 3 1

Quantity per cube 120 pieces 120 pieces

Chiseled Wall

WallHeight

LayersLength

10 ft2 25 ft2 35 ft2 75 ft2 100 ft2


2 ft 6 60 pcs 150 pcs 210 pcs 450 pcs 600 pcsNatural

Impression Cap 1 10 pcs 25 pcs 35 pcs 75 pcs 100 pcs

203 mm8˝

228 mm9˝

160 mm6˝

102 mm4˝

2

228

6

UNITUNIT


229 mm9˝

160 mm6 5/16˝

127 mm5˝

76 mm3˝

26

24 in = 12 units (smallest

inside diameter)

47 in = 20 units73 in = 29 units



MINI-BELTIS® WALLBENEFITS

• Seamless patterns eliminates gaps



USES

• Two-sided walls



• Garden walls

COLOURS

UNIT



RANGE BEIGE & BLACK459810

RANGE GREY & CHARCOAL459809

Sideby

Side

WallHeight

Length

10 ft2 25 ft2 35 ft2 75 ft2 100 ft2

1 ft 54 pcs 134 pcs 187 pcs 400 pcs 534 pcs


Frontto

Back




Number of units per ft2 5.33 (Side by Side) 6.25 (Front to Back)

Quantity per cube 378 pieces

DIAMETERS OPTIONS


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197 mm 3/4˝

279 mm11˝

165 mm6 1/2˝

102 mm4˝

279 mm11˝

6 1/2

33 in = 12 units (smallest

inside diameter)

8 ft = 32 units10 ft = 38 units

BELTIS® TUMBLED WALLBENEFITS

• Seamless patterns eliminates gaps



USES

• Two-sided walls



• Garden walls

COLOURS

UNIT



EARTH BLEND323822

SHADOW BLEND323824

All sizes nominal. Colour choices should be made from actual samples. Recommended maximum wall height for this product is 2 ft.

Sideby

Side

WallHeight

Length

10 ft2 25 ft2 35 ft2 75 ft2 100 ft2



Frontto

Back




Number of units per ft2 3.27 (Side by Side) 3.84 (Front to Back)

Quantity per pallet 144 pieces



DIAMETERS OPTIONS


PLANTER WALL BLOCKDESCRIPTION

Grow your fruits, vegetables, plants and fl owers

anywhere!

Quickly and easily create custom planter boxes and raised-gardens of varying sizes, dimensions and confi gurations with this innovative block. Its unique design was developed to provide a stackable framework for your personalized creations.

Simply stack the blocks to the desired height (maximum 3 blocks high) and slide in 2’’ x 6’’ pieces of lumber into the designated notches to create walls. Use rebar and capping units to solidify and create the fi nishing touches. Fill with soil and plant products. Enjoy!

UNIT

Weight per product 23 lb 10 kg


BUILD

A GARDEN IN ONE

AFTERNOON!

197 mm7 3/4"

197 mm7 3/4"

140 mm5 1/2"

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ENDLESS CONFIGURATION POSSIBILITIES

BASIC INSTALLATION

TIERED INSTALLATION FURNITURE

Bench

4 ft.

8 ft.

2 ft.

4 ft. 4 ft. 4 ft.

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286 mm11 1/4˝

96 mm3 3/4˝

190 mm7 1/2˝

9

1/2˝

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OLDE MANOR WALLBENEFITS

• Versatile “project block˝ used for many applications


• Can be installed in random patterns

• One block for wall and cap

USES

• Pillars, columns and garden walls



COLOURS

UNIT


EARTH BLEND233386

SHADOW BLEND123429




Quantity per pallet 100 pieces

Wall

WallHeight

LayersLength

10 ft2 25 ft2 35 ft2 75 ft2 100 ft2



Recommended maximum wall height for this product is 2 ft.


EDGERS & ACCESSORIES

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300 mm11 13/16˝ 80 mm

3 1/8˝

80 mm3 1/8˝

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STRATUS CURBBENEFITS

• Natural stone texture

• False joints add a multiple cobble look

• Beveled end design perfect for straight or curved runs

COLOURS


SHADOW BLEND323851

EARTH BLEND323827


CURB

PROJECT LIN. FT

20 lin.ft 30 lin.ft 50 lin.ft 100 lin.ft 200 lin.ft 250 lin.ft



Number of units per linear ft 1.02


UNITSBENEFITS

• Classic design

• Works with curved piece to accommodate straight and curved lines

• Easily installed

• 4 pieces form a 3 ft circle

STRAIGHT & CURVED SCALLOP CURBCOLOUR

WHITE834796 (STRAIGHT)834795 (CURVED)

STRAIGHT CURVED

Weight per product 22 lbs 25

Qty per cube 144 units 120 units

50 mm2˝50 mm

2˝

600 mm24˝

150 mm6˝

150 mm6˝

EDGER

PROJECT LIN. FT

20 Lin. ft 30 Lin. ft 50 Lin. ft

10 pcs 15 pcs 25 pcs

100 Lin. ft 200 Lin. ft 250 Lin. ft

50 pcs 100 pcs 125 pcs

600 mm24˝


# PRODUCTUSES AND BENEFITS

• All pavers and slab products

• Sets paver joints fi rmly into place

• Helps to prevent; the growth ofweeds, damage caused by insectsand sand erosion

EZ SAND

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UNIT

UNITBENEFITS

• Easiest way to build a deck or fence

• No holes to dig, no concrete to mix or mess to clean

• Supports 4˝ x 4˝ and 6˝ x 6˝ deck posts

USES

• Decks & Fences

DEK-BLOCK®

DEC-OR-POST®

COLOUR

COLOUR

NATURAL 19070

NATURAL 331928


Qty per cube 60 units



280 mm11˝

280 mm11˝

305 mm12˝

305 mm12˝

190 mm7 1/2˝

305 m12˝

5 mm12˝

BENEFITS

• Heavier is better; 50 lbs means better anchoring power and greater stability

• Increased bearing strength means Dek-Block is the strongest product

• Made for Canadian winters, the Dek-Block can withstands freeze thaw cycles

• Quick and easy installation. No excavation required.

USES

• Decks & FencesTHE

ORIGINAL4-Way

Dek-Block™

COLOURS



UNITBENEFITS

• Perfect for all your renovating and building projects

8˝ STANDARD BLOCKCOLOUR

NATURAL 10383



190 mm7 1/2˝

406 mm16˝

203 mm8˝

190 mm7 1/2˝

Colours Available:Beige and Grey


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BENEFITS

• Simple rustic design

• Easy to install

• Inner ring included

COLOURS

EARTH BLEND 575055

SHADOW BLEND 575054

The installation guide is on packaging.


Qty per cube 1 unit

1092 mm43˝

813 mm32˝

305 mm12˝

UNIT

All sizes nominal. Colour choices should be

made from actual samples.

BELTIS FIRE PIT KIT


Gloves

String

Foundation stone

(0-3/4˝)

Stone dust

Stakes

Shovel Broom

Safetyglasses

Polymeric sand

Plastic curb

Rake

Geotextile membrane

Spirit level

Line level

Concrete saw

Vibrating plate

2,5 cm (1˝)pipes 4 feet

straight plank

Mechanicaltamper

Small sledgehammer and cold chisel

TOOLS

Measuring tape

Water gun and hose

Aerosolmarker

PAVERS AND SLABS INSTALLATION GUIDE

EXCAVATION

To begin, mark out the area to be excavated with stakes and string. You can indicate various key points on the ground with an aerosol marker. Extend the surface line by 6 inches (150 mm) on all sides. The curbs will be laid in the excess area.

Determine the level of your patio. You must provide a drainage slope away from the house of ¼ inch (6.5 mm) per foot. If your project measures 10 feet (3 m), you will have a slope of 2 ½ inches (63.5 mm).

Dig a minimum of 12 inches (300 mm) deep.

Check along several points that the foundation is at the same depth. Cover the bottom and sides of the excavated area with a geotextile membrane. The geotextile will prevent the foundation from mixing into the natural soil. It will also provide greater stability.

FOUNDATION

Spread 10 inches (254 mm) of 0-¾ (0-20 mm) crushed stone. Level it with a rake. To facilitate compaction, you can hose down the surface. Use the mechanical tamper or vibrating plate to compact the entire surface. Overlap the strokes of the tamper.

To check that the foundation depth is uniform, use the stakes and attach a string. Stretch the string tight and, maintaining the drainage slope, check along several points to make sure that the entire foundation is at the same depth.

Spread the stone dust between the pipes. Level it with a rake fi rst and then with the aid of a straight board.

Move the pipes and repeat the operation until the entire surface is done. Do not walk on the stone bedding. Gaps are created when you move the pipes. These will be fi lled in a later stage during the installation of pavers and slabs.

INSTALLATION

Pull a string to align the modules in the fi rst row. Place the fi rst slabs or pavers on the bedding. Continue work by walking on the modules. Never walk on the bedding. Walk on the slabs or pavers and fi ll in the gaps left by the pipes.

Check the alignment of pavers or slabs after 5 rows and adjust them as needed with a screwdriver. If you need to cut pavers or slabs, use a concrete saw from a rental centre. This will give you a straight cut. We strongly recommend that you wear safety glasses when cutting pavers or slabs. When cutting, keep a distance from the pavers or slabs already installed because dust and dirt will irreversibly stain the modules already in place.

For pavers only: you can use a cold chisel and a small sledgehammer. Draw a line on the paver. Strike along the line. Finish the cut by striking fi rmly on the visible face of the paver.

Installing the curbs: If you install concrete curbs, you must install them directly on the same bedding as your slabs and pavers. If you are installing plastic paving edges, you must install them directly on the same bedding as pavers or slabs. Insert nails every 8 inches.

FINISHING

For slabs: When you have completed laying the slabs, spread polymeric sand and sweep it in all directions to fi ll in the joints. You should never use the vibrating plate on the slabs.

For pavers: Spread sand and stabilize the pavers with a vibrating plate. This will set the pavers into their bedding and level the surface.

Sweep away any excess sand. To easily remove surface sand from pavers and slabs, use a leaf blower.

Before watering, make sure that no sand remains on the surface. Gently spray a fi ne mist of water for 10-15 seconds on a portion of the paving surface. Wait 3-4 minutes. Spray again until no more water soaks into the paver joint. Stop after two repetitions. We strongly suggest that you read the complete procedures described on the polymeric sand bags.

Visit our website at PERMACON.CA to watch the pavers and slabs installation video.

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WALLS INSTALLATION GUIDE

EXCAVATION

To begin, mark out the area to be excavated with stakes and string. You can indicate various key points on the ground with an aerosol marker. Determine the level of your wall from the lowest point. Dig a trench at least 12 inches (300 mm) deep by 24 inches (600 mm) wide.

To check that the depth of the trench is uniform, use the stakes and attach a string in a level manner. Stretch the string tight and with a line level, check along several points to make sure that the whole trench is at the same depth.

FOUNDATION

Fill the trench with 10 inches (254 mm) of 0-¾ crushed stone (20-0 mm). Level it with a rake. To facilitate compaction, you can hose down the surface. Use the mechanical tamper to compact the entire surface. Overlap the strokes of the tamper.

To check that the foundation is uniform, attach a string in a level manner. Stretch the string tight and, with a line level, check along several points to make sure that the whole foundation is at the same depth.

INSTALLATION

Spread ½ inch (12.7 mm) of stone dust on top of the compacted foundation. Check the fi nal level with a spirit level.

For the fi rst row only, if necessary, remove the lip on the rear of the block with a small sledgehammer. Remove the lip on the rear for these types of blocks: Chiseled wall, Border wall.

This step will assist in leveling the blocks. Prepare a number of blocks in advance.

We strongly recommend that you wear safety glasses for this step.

Pull a string to align the blocks in the fi rst row. Install the fi rst row of blocks, starting with a corner. Check levels in both directions, from front to rear and left to right. Remove or add stone dust to adjust the level. You can also adjust the level by lightly tapping the surface of the block with a small sledgehammer. Check the level from block to block.

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TOOLS

Geotextile membrane

Small sledgehammer and cold chisel

Concrete adhesive

Foundation stone (0-3/4˝)

Concrete saw

Gloves

String

Rake

Line level

Spirit Level

Drainage stone (3/4˝)

Stone dust

Stakes

Shovel

Safety glasses

Measuring tape

Mechanicaltamper

Perforateddrainage pipe

Aerosolmarker

INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

To start the second row, cut a block in half to make a half block. Draw a line around the block. Strike that line. Finish the cut by striking fi rmly on the visible face of the block. You can also make the cut with a concrete saw.

We strongly recommend that you wear safety glasses for this step.

Next, install a second and third row of blocks, making sure that the rear lip, if there is one, rests fi rmly on the block on the row underneath. If the block has no rear lip, you should position the block by aligning the front faces. Alternate the position of the blocks to off-set the joints. Check that the blocks are leveled.

Never install blocks in a column. You must always overlap the joints. To ensure that the wall is solid, you can glue each block with concrete adhesive.

When the wall is completed, install a perforated drainage pipe behind the wall and connect it to the existing drainage system. Fill the space behind the wall with ¾ inch (20 mm) clean stone.

Install a geotextile. This will prevent garden soil from contaminating the clean stone.

The back of the wall can now be fi lled with dirt or top soil.

FINISHING

For certain types of walls, capping is necessary. If this is the case, all capping modules must be glued with concrete adhesive.

Fold the geotextile under the front of the last row.

Slide the capping module forwards so that it overhangs from the face of the wall by about 1 inch (25.4 mm).

Visit our website at PERMACON.CA to watch our wall installation video.

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CALCULATE YOUR PROJECTCALCULATING WALLS1. Estimate the number of courses of block in your fi nished wall. For walls under 24 in.

high, bury half of the fi rst course. For walls over 24 in. high, bury the fi rst full course.

2. Determine number of blocks needed by multiplying the total number of blocks per course times the number of courses.

3. Determine the total cubic feet of paver base needed by multiplying the number of linear feet of wall times .2 cubic foot. This will give you a 2 in. deep base, 16 in. wide. Please refer to specifi c product information for recommended base depth.

4. Calculate the amount of drainage aggregate that you'll need behind the wall.

PATIOS & WALKWAYS

1. Select a shape for your paving stone project.

2. Plan the dimensions of your fi nished 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 paver sand that you will need.

4. Compute the perimeter. You'll need this so you know how much edging you'll need and also for your border calculation.

5. Select your paving stone or patio stone product and pattern, then calculate the number of pavers needed using the dimensions provided.

6. Determine the amount of paver base material necessary (min. 4 in. diameter for paths and patios, min. 8 in. diameter for driveways).

7. Calculate the amount of paver sand needed to cover the base and between the joints.Square feet of project x .083 = cubic feet of sand (add approx. 1/2 cu. ft. per

100 sq. ft. of paving stones for joints).

8. Compute the required quantity of edge restraint and edges.

Number of layers of blocks = desired wall height ÷ block height

Length of wall in inches ____ x height of wall in inches ____ = total sq. inches

Total sq. inches divided by 144 = ____ sq. feet of wall

Total linear feet of wall ____ x .2 cubic foot = ____ total cubic feet of paverbase needed (1 cubic foot = 120 lbs)Example: 10 linear feet of wall x .2 cubic foot = 2 cubic feet of paver base needed

Total number of blocks ____ x .2 cubic foot = ____total cubic feet of drainageaggregate needed. This will give you 6 in. of drainage behind the wall.

Example: 35 total blocks x .2 cubic foot = 7 cubic feet of drainage needed behind the wall.(1 cubic foot = 120 lbs)

Rectangular: ____ L x ____ W = Square feet Example: 12' x 8' = 96 square feet

Rectangular: ____ + ____ + ____ + ____ = linear feet Example: 12' + 8' + 12' + 8' = 40 linear feett

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

IS THE BASE REALLY THAT IMPORTANT?

Yes! Just as you wouldn't build a house without a foundation or leveling pad, the base and the buried portion of the blocks is crucial to the integrity of your retaining wall. The base provides a level of support for your wall and the buried portion of the base course prevents the wall from moving, all of which are crucial to the longevity of your wall.

WHAT ABOUT LEVELLING? IF IT'S A LITTLE 'OFF' NOBODY IS REALLY GOING TO

NOTICE, ARE THEY?

One of the key factors to building a long-lasting retaining wall is leveling. More than just making your wall appealing to the eye, levelling maintains the batter (angle of the wall) which provides strength and prevents that wall from tipping forward. Levelling is not as diffi cult as you may think. If you start with a level base and continue levelling each course as it is installed, building your retaining wall will be much easier. If the wall is left uneven at the base, the error will grow dramatically with each course that is added. It is much easier to make the correction early on, than to try and correct it later.

OKAY, SO I'LL LEVEL IT. HOW DO I DO IT RIGHT?

To properly level your wall you will need a carpenter's level. Lay the level across your base and check for level both front and back (to keep your retaining wall from tipping backward or forward) and side to side (to make sure your wall is not going uphill or downhill). Start by levelling your base and continue levelling as you lay each course of block. If you fi nd an area that is not leveled, be sure to correct it before adding additional courses.

WHAT IS SO IMPORTANT ABOUT THE DRAINAGE AGGREGATE? WHAT IS IT FOR?

Water is one of the greatest forces your retaining wall will face. Protect yourself from future disappointments of wall failure by installing your wall properly the fi rst time, which means including the drainage aggregate behind your wall. All retaining walls will encounter the force of water at some point, whether it is from heavy rains or some other unforeseen event. Adding proper drainage will prevent water pressure from building up behind the wall and forcing it to collapse. In addition to building your own wall properly, remember to keep gutter downspouts pointed away from your retaining walls. Retaining walls and water pressure don't mix.

By following these key steps, you can build a retaining wall with confi dence.Once it's built, you'll enjoy your new landscape for many years.

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MARCH 2018

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