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Design Wall / Design Wall Lite

Design Wall® is available in straight or tapered blocks, making it easy to build straight walls or sweeping curves without cutting. With the same finished look as Design Wall, Design Wall® Lite (tapered only) is for smaller wall applications. Design Wall automatically slopes back 5° to ensure stability. Design Wall® corner units enable the creation of 90° corners.

Note: Design Wall sizes differ depending on your region. Please contact your nearest retailer for details. Grey, Charcoal, Rustic and Earthtone are only available in Alberta.

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Design Wall / Design Wall Lite
  • Grey - AB only Grey - AB only
  • Charcoal - AB only Charcoal - AB only
  • Rustic - AB only Rustic - AB only
  • Earthtone - AB only Earthtone - AB only
  • Natural Natural
  • Terra Cotta Blend Terra Cotta Blend
  • Tumbled Terra Cotta Blend Tumbled Terra Cotta Blend
  • Chestnut Blend Chestnut Blend
  • Tumbled Chestnut Blend Tumbled Chestnut Blend
  • Antique Red Blend Antique Red Blend
  • Tumbled Antique Red Blend Tumbled Antique Red Blend
  • Colonial Buff Blend Colonial Buff Blend
  • Tumbled Colonial Buff Blend Tumbled Colonial Buff Blend
  • Pewter Blend Pewter Blend
  • Tumbled Pewter Blend Tumbled Pewter Blend
Design Wall Specification

Design Wall – Tapered Blocks

Dimensions (h x w x d):  150mm x 200mm x 300mm  5-7/8" x 7-7/8" x 11-7/8" 
Weight (Ontario):  19.5kg/unit (1,560kg per 80-unit bundle)  43lbs/unit (3,440lbs per 80-unit bundle) 
Weight (Alberta):  17kg/unit (1,224kg per 72-unit bundle)   37.4lbs/unit (2,693lbs per 72-unit bundle) 
Coverage:  32.29 units/face m2  3 units/face Ft2 

Design Wall – Straight Blocks

Dimensions (h x w x d):  150mm x 200mm x 300mm  5-7/8" x 7-7/8" x 11-7/8" 
Weight (Ontario):  21 kg/unit (1,669 kg per 80-unit bundle)  46lbs/unit (3,680lbs per 80-unit bundle) 
Weight (Alberta):  17 kg/unit (1,222 kg per 72-unit bundle)  37.4lbs/unit (2,693lbs per 72-unit bundle) 
Coverage:  32.29 units/face m2  3 units/face Ft2 

Corner B (AB only)

Front face (h x w x d):  150mm x 280mm x 200mm  6" x 11" x 8" 
Unit weight:  16kg  36lbs 
Units/pallet:  36   
Pallet weight:  588kg  1,296lbs 
Availability:  Available only in Alberta   

Corner A (AB only)

Front face (h x w x d):  150mm x 228mm x 200mm  6" x 9" x 8" 
Back face (h x w):  150mm x 150mm  6" x 6" 
Unit weight:  14kg  31lbs 
Units/pallet:  120   
Pallet weight:  1,687kg  3,720lbs 
Coverage:  28.74 units/m2  2.67 units/ft2 
Availability:  Available only in Alberta   

Design Wall Lite (ON only)

Dimensions (h x w x d):  150mm x 200mm x 200mm  5-7/8" x 7-7/8" x 7-7/8" 
Unit weight:  11.5kg  25.4lbs 
Units/bundle:  120   
Bundle weight:  1,382.5kg  3,048lbs 
Coverage:  32.29 units/face m2  3 units/face Ft2 
Availability:  Available only in Ontario   
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    Design Wall can be constructed up to 122cm (48") high without a landscape grid. With an engineered wall and grid, Design Wall has no height limitations. Design Wall Lite can be constructed up to 61cm (24") or 4 pieces high.


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    Step 1: Planning
    1. Draw a sketch of the retaining wall dimensions.
    2. Choose your wall block type and size.
    3. Before digging, carefully lay out and mark the area with spray paint. A string line and stakes can be used to further mark the area.
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    Step 2: Excavation
    1. Dig a trench. It should be a minimum 8cm to 10cm (3" to 4") deep by 30cm (12") wide. Add a minimum leveling base of 2.5cm (1") of crushed stone and then compact.
    2. Use a tamper and level to ensure a properly constructed base.
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    Step 3: Install the First Course
    1. If water pressure could be a problem, drainage tubing should be installed along the rear face of the trench to allow proper drainage.
    2. Lay the first block level on top of the foundation. Level each stone to its neighbouring stone.
    3. Use a level to ensure each piece of the first layer is level side-to-side and front-to-back.
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    Step 4: Install the Remaining Rows
    1. Start a second row with 1/2 stone offset, placing each piece tightly together.
    2. If your wall is over 91cm (36") high, plastic grid reinforcement should be installed.
    3. Backfill the area behind the wall using frost-free granular material and then compact it.
    4. If you will be planting behind the top of the wall, cover the backfill with landscape fabric before adding topsoil to the area. Leave a flap of landscape fabric up the back of the wall to ground level to ensure proper drainage.
    5. When the wall is brought to final grade, secure the top two courses of stones, including the cap, using butyl tape or a suitable adhesive caulking. (Optional wall coping stones are available.) 

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