Allan Block

AB Courtyard Collection®

Bring your best indoor spaces outside. The AB Courtyard Collection is a simple interlocking post and panel system that adds architecture to your landscape. From a simple backyard getaway to an elaborate patio – you can build it easily with AB Courtyard

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Make Outdoor Dreams Come True.

From a well placed landscape accent to a full outdoor room or kitchen, AB Courtyard is the only building block you’ll need. Use AB Courtyard to build water features, fire pits, outdoor kitchens and seating walls. Highlight your front entry, enclose your backyard patio, or create some privacy with an AB Courtyard fence. The timeless beauty and the simplicity of use make this a product of choice.


The AB Courtyard Collection is a two-sided free standing wall system that has 3 main components plus caps - the AB York block, the AB Dublin block and the Corner Block. With these blocks you can build wall panels and posts/pillars in any combination to create great landscape elements and spaces. The AB Yorks and AB Dublins can be used alone or mixed together to add an extra touch of pattern in the wall panels. Straight walls, curves, unlimited shapes and combinations – all made possible with three simple blocks.



AB Dublin Block

AB Dublin Block

Measurements shown are for reference only


AB Dublin Block

AB Dublin Raised Rings



AB York Block

AB York Block

Measurements shown are for reference only


AB York Block

AB York Raised Rings



AB Courtyard Corner

Corner Block



AB Courtyard Wall Cap

Wall Cap



AB Courtyard Post Cap

Post Cap



AB Dublin Block

The AB Dublin block is an angled block available in left and right angles. There are two raised rings on the top of the block, these interlock the blocks together so adhesive is not needed.


For starting or ending walls at posts/pillars, from an existing structure or when building corners the blocks must be modified to obtain one straight edge. There are three locations where the AB Dublin blocks may be modified. These units will need to be split or cut at a quarter (1/4), half (1/2) or three quarter (3/4) length.


Splitting or Cutting Locations for the AB Dublin

Some units are produced with marks at these locations for ease of locating the cut line, but any of the AB Dublin blocks can be modified to obtain one straight edge. More for information on how to modifying blocks.


AB Dublin Block

Modify block down the center of raised rings

AB Dublin Block

Modify block down the center of raised rings

AB Dublin Block

Modify block down the center of the large circle

AB York Block

AB York Block

Modify block down the center of the raised ring

The AB York block is a tapered block, with a long and a short side. Creating curves with this shape is simple, and for straight walls, just rotate every other block.

Splitting or Cutting Locations for the AB York

AB York blocks are split in half down the center of the raised ring when modifying. Some units are produced with marks at this location for ease of locating the cut line but any of the AB York units can be modified at these locations to obtain one straight edge. More information on modifying blocks.



Note: The AB Dublin and AB York can be installed upside down when the opposite angle is needed during construction. This should typically only be done on the top course.



AB Courtyard Corner

Corner Block

Measurements shown are for reference only


Corner Block

The Corner Block is an angled block. The block has no designated top or bottom; flipping it over creates the opposite angle. Use the Corner Block to create corners in a wall, step down or end a wall, create a post/pillar within a wall or as a free-standing landscape accent.




Wall Caps & Post Caps

AB Courtyard Post Cap

Post Cap

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AB Courtyard Wall Cap

Wall Cap

Measurements shown are for reference only


Use caps to finish off any AB Courtyard project. Wall Caps are used to finish the top of a wall panel. Secure them in place with masonry adhesive.



Post Caps are used to finish the top of a post or pillar. Two Post Caps are needed to finish each post. Secure them in place with masonry adhesive.




AB Courtyard Post

Modify blocks for straight edges

Modifying Blocks (Splitting & Cutting)

The AB Dublin and AB York blocks were used to create this wall panel in the picture to the right. Where they meet the post/pillar (Corner Blocks) they will need to be split. This forms a straight edge and creates a finished look. More information on modifying blocks.

Patterns

Using the AB York and the AB Dublin together in random patterns will create an added dimension and style to any project.

AB Courtyard Pattern

Block Colors

Looking for colors available in your area? Each of our local manufacturer's produce their own selection of colors. To find the color options near you, use our Find a Store locator. Select a retailer to check out the colors that they carry.




AB Courtyard Collection
Chiseled Stone Like Texture Name Weight Approximate Dimensions
AB Dublin AB Dublin 39 lbs
18 kg
6 in. H x 7 in. D x 16.5 in. L
150mm H x 180mm D x 420mm L
AB York AB York 20 lbs
9 kg
6 in. H x 7 in. D x 7.5 in. L & 9 in. L
150mm H x 180mm D x 190mm L & 230mm L
AB Corner Block AB Corner Block 42 lbs
19 kg
6 in. H x 7 in. D x 15 in. L & 15.5 in. L
150mm H x 180mm D x 375mm L & 400mm L
AB Wall Cap AB Wall Cap 22 lbs
10 kg
3.5 in. H x 20 in. D. x 7 in. L & 9.25 in. L
90mm H x 250mm D x 180mm L & 235mm L
AB Wall Post Cap AB Wall Post Cap 70 lbs
32 kg
3 in. H x 12 in. D x 24 in. L
75mm H x 305mm D x 610mm L


AB Old Country Courtyard Collection
Weathered Rough Hewn Feel Name Weight Approximate Dimensions
AB Old Country Courtyard Dublin AB Old Country Courtyard Dublin 39 lbs
18 kg
6 in. H x 7 in. D x 16.5 in. L
150mm H x 180mm D x 420mm L
AB Old Country Courtyard York AB Old Country Courtyard York 20 lbs
9 kg
6 in. H x 7 in. D x 7.5 in. L & 9 in. L
150mm H x 180mm D x 190mm L & 230mm L
AB Old Country Courtyard Corner Block AB Old Country Courtyard Corner Block 42 lbs
19 kg
6 in. H x 7 in. D x 15 in. L & 15.5 in. L
150mm H x 180mm D x 375mm L & 400mm L
AB Wall Cap AB Wall Cap 22 lbs
10 kg
3.5 in. H x 10 in. D x 7 in. L & 9.25 in. L
90mm H x 250mm D x 180mm L & 235mm L
AB Wall Post Cap AB Wall Post Cap 70 lbs
32 kg
3 in. H x 12 in. D x 24 in. L
75mm H x 305mm D x 610mm L
Actual dimensions, weights and setbacks will vary by manufacturer. Check with your local Allan Block manufacturer for exact specifications and color availability.

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Base Rock Materials When Building on Soil

Road/Paver Base

Road/Paver Base

Wall Rock

Wall Rock

Using the proper materials to create the base foundation for the panels and post/pillars is important when building on soil. We recommend using a compactible base rock material that is gravel in varying sizes of angular or smooth aggregates similar to the wall rock used in retaining walls or a road/ paver base type material.




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