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GeoStone Standard (8" x 18" x 12") 1. Each block = 1 sq ft wall face

-wall: 100' L x 5' H (500 sq ft) = 500 blocks

2. Each core= 112 cubic ft of core fill 3. Setback (batter)

-Bevel top of split face= 0.35" I course or 2.5° 17.63 ..

- First Groove = 1" ToP

- Second Groove = 2" -t-!r-....,......_.-.; 4. Radius = 4.5' 5. Weight = 72 lbs

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GeoStone Landscape (4" x 18" x 12") 1. Each block - 112 sq ft wall face

-wall: 100' L x 5' H (500 sq ft) = 1000 blocks

2. Each core= 1/4 cubic ft of core fill 3. Setback (batter)

-Bevel top of split face = 0.35" I course or 5o

- First Groove= 1" - Second Groove = 2"

4. Radius= 4.5' 5. Weight = 36 lbs

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NOTE: The following is an example of a typical GeoStone installation. Not all walls reguire the same techniques. GeoStone recommends consulting with an Authorized GeoStone representative or professional installer before undertaking such a project. Check with your local municipality before starting any construction project for applicable regulations and permits that may be required.

Begin digging a two wide trench. Excavate all loose soils and native rock until hard original gr:ound is reached. The fooling will be supporting the entire weight of the wall.

Sweep all rock ~UJ.d _gravel from the tops of the blocks before laying down next course or geogrids. Ariy variance in height caUSed lJy rockS between COW"Ses will cause unsightly gaps. Backfill area Should encompass entire proposed grid length area.

The footin_g ~will vazy based on hei2htoftliewiill. Rnleoftbum.bis 1 emDeddOO block per vertical foot height is recnrired 'Place four to six · cnWled roc'k (#78 or #8910) in the and level for tf1e wall foundation.

Next lay out the ~grids. Their leJ!g!.h Will deoerKl on the wall hei8l!t Rule ol thumb is no less thaD. 75% of wall heigl].t (no shorter than 4 ') and no less frequent than every 2 vertical feet

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or stone no less frequently than every three courses. This same stone is recommended for the backfill as well.

After laying out the grids, place another course of bloclc down on ~.P of the gri~, aligp, ~en core fill and bac,ldill. It ts 1IDP.Qrtant that the grids be stretchea tight prior to placing rock fill.

Run a string walls. This alignment course. Use a cement to smooth out base prior to setting ftrst block.

core use a rod to the cores to assure a thorough core ftll. Backftll shoul<fbe level to top course of block.

This _process is repeated until tlie desired wall height is reached. The final course is the cap block glued down with outdoor construction adhesive.

When~ 1he first~ levellhe block frOnt to back aOO side to side wilh a two foot carpe:rrter's level It is ~ iipJntaut tbai tbe tiiSt rouzse be pl;i;ed on a COl11JD#d ~Ywmtt aiXl 1eveled befcte ~ '\I\IWI6

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reststance to pressures exerted on the wall and' prevents settlement. R~~!lt this process after each bacldill.

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~TheGeoStone Retaining Wall System's open core design allows for maximum nexibilily in all sorts of applications. The lotest testiment to this is a multiple piece pattern procedure. By cutting the 4~ block in half, a random configuration can be created Lhat utilyres both the 8" & 4~blocks. This configuration will break the horizontal lines in the walL This is a veay simple technique d1at can add so much to the look of your project.

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Ratio of 4' Landscape Block 10 8" StundanJ BIO<'k- 2:1 (SF) E.x: 600 sf ofw~11l = 400 sf 4" + 200 sf8" (4 • blocks are 1/2 sf • 8"blocks arc 1 sf)

.---eQRNER-----AT GEOSTONE, WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON COMING UP WTTH NEW AND BETTER WAYS OF DOTNG THINGS. THE OPEN CORE CORNER IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF THJS. PRIOR TO THE OPEN CORE CORNER, WALL INSTALLERS HAD TWO OPTIONS, MAKE A CORNER (MITER JOINT) OR USE A CORNER BLOCK. MITER CORNER: INVOLVED CUTTING BLOCKS ON A 45 DEGREE ANGLE AND FITTfNG THE TWO PrECES TOGETHER TO MAKE AN OUTSIDE CORNER. THIS PROCESS LEAVES AN OBVIOUS AND UNSIGHTLY VERTICAL SEAM AT THE POINT WHERE THE TWO BLOCKS MEET. OVER TIME THIS SEAM MAY BEGIN TO OPEN UP WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT POSE A STRUCTURAL PROBLEM DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE VOID. REGARDLESS, THE WALL'S ESTHETIC VALUE HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. CORNER BLOCK: WILL ALMOST NEVER COME FROM THE SAME RUN BECAUSE lT lS MADE WITH A DIFFERENT MOLD, MORE THAN LIKELY Kf A DIFFERENT TLME, AND UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS. THIS MAY PRODUCE A SIGNIFICANT COLOR VARIKfiON FROM

THE REST OF THE WALL.

THE OPEN CORE CORNER IS A PROCEDURE THAT ALLOWS THE INSTALLER TO MAKE A STRUCTURAL CORNER FROM THE SAME BLOCK USED IN THE WALL ALLOWING FOR MATCHING CORNER THAT WILL NOT SEPARATE. INSTEAD OF A VERTICAL SEAM, YOUR

0 In order to maintain the required rmming bond, a struc­tural comer must have the correct offset to correspond with the courses above and below. This particular comer method allows for this to be accomplished very easily. Just remember "HALF-WHOLE". One side of the comer needs to be HALF the length of a block 's face, the other side of the comer needs to be the WHOLE length. 1-1- ------11 ... ~ \i.:

A comer takes 1.5 blocks per course to make. The first block will be Split in HALF. Take care to make sure this split is made at exactly the halfway point so that the other half can be used on the next course's comer. Splits are made with a block or paver splitter as shown above. Hammer and chisel cause undesired breaks.

The next block will be the WHOLE side. Measure all the way to the point where the inside of the core starts to make its tum. This is where a cut is necessary in order to fit snug against U1e machined edge of the other piece of the comer. The length of the piece to be cut off should be 3" (the same as the width of the split edge on the half block).

The tails of the block can either be cut or ~plit to fit. The next block on the "HALF' side will detennine where cut #2 Wi1TOe placed. Use a liberal amount of glue i11 your comers for added connection. Sack Concrete can be placed in the cores with the rock as well.

Orientation - Next course place grid to run in opposite direction. Make sure strength o•·ientation of grid is correctly placed with Uni-axial grids.

Outside 90° Corner Min. 3" of crushed stone required between overlapping geogrids . Increase Drainage rock zone min. in corner - Wall height / 2

Orientation - Next course place grid to run in opposite d irection. Make sure strength o rie ntation of ~rid is correctly placed with Uni-axial grids.

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H I'IO.Y be o.ccepto.ble to Install fence, r-o.lls or posts In the rer•nf'orcecl zone If the end of the posts o.~ sho.r.pened dnd speclo.l co-re> Is to-ken to not pull or­twist the relnf'orceMent· grid as eoch la-yer Is cut o.na i:he post Is plo.ceol th,.ough the grid.

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