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OVERVIEW

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A do-it-yourself retaining wall tradition, Keystone Garden Wall is perfect for landscape walls up to 2' (60cm) high as well as tree rings, patio, lawn or sidewalk edging, and garden or flowerbed borders. Utilizing the rear-lip alignment method, Garden Wall easily builds straight, curved or terraced walls to fit the contours of your yard. No special tools are required.

Garden Wall brochure Residential Ideabook Keystone Garden Wall
is also known as Castle Wall
in certain areas of the country.

SPECIFICATIONS

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  tri-plane straight
height 4" 4"
width 12" 12"
depth 9" 8"
weight 29 lbs 29 lbs

Product size, weight, color and product availability varies by location. Please contact your local manufacturer for up-to-date product information.

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ESTIMATING

Use this guide for estimating the number of Keystone Garden Wall units required.

WALL HEIGHT*
WALL LENGTH (measured at wall face including curves)
5' 10' 15' 20' 25' 30'
4" (1 course) 5 10 15 20 25 30
8" (2 courses) 10 20 30 40 50 60
12" (3 courses) 15 30 45 60 75 90
16" (4 courses) 20 40 60 80 100 120
20" (5 courses) 25 50 75 100 125 150
24" (6 courses) 30 60 90 120 150 180
28" (7 courses) 35 70 105 140 175 210
32" (8 courses) 40 80 120 160 200 240
36" (9 courses) 45 90 135 180 225 270

*Please Note:
Maximum wall height not to exceed 3'. This chart is based on site conditions which include a level grade, granular soil and no surcharge. Contact Keystone Retaining Wall Systems for design options on wall heights exceeding 3'.

INSTALLATION

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STEP 1 | Prepare the site. STEP 2 | Set the base course.
Start by digging a shallow trench 4" deep by 12" wide. Cut through and remove any sod, roots or large rocks. For organic loam soils, dig 4" deeper and add a leveling pad of sand or gravel. Compact and level the soil to receive the first course of Keystone Garden Wall. Place and level the first Keystone Garden Wall unit. Level each additional unit on the base course as you place it,making sure that the outside edges touch. If your wall contains both straight and curved areas, start with a straight area and build into the curves. Complete the base course before proceeding to the second course.
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Remove Lugs: To remove outside lugs or edges of the retaining lip, hold the unit securely or place it at an angle on the ground. Strike the lug firmly with a hammer. Cutting the units may also be necessary to keep them on bond. Always wear safety glasses to protect the eyes from chips.

STEP 3 | Stack and fill.
Starting with straight areas first, begin placing the second course. Center each Keystone Garden Wall unit on the seams of the course below in a running bond pattern as shown. Now proceed to the next layer, backfilling as you go. For drainage behind the wall, clean gravel or crushed stone is recommended.

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