Product Knowledge

• Introduction to Allan Block
• What is a Retaining Wall?
  
  
• Allan Block Product Overview
• Intro to Planning & Designing Retaining Walls

Retaining Walls

• AB Collection
• AB Europa Collection
• AB Aztec Collection
• AB Fieldstone Collection

Patio Walls/Outdoor Elements

• What is AB Courtyard?
• AB Courtyard Collection

Fences

• AB Fence System

How to Use: Tools

• Allan Block Estimating App for Retaining Walls
• How to mark and measure a slope for a retaining wall design
• AB Courtyard Estimating and Design App for Patio Walls
  
  
• AB Courtyard Materials and Patio Package Pricing Tool
  
  
• Helping Customers: Interactive Learning Center (ILC)
• Scavenger Hunt- FAQ's and Where to Find Them (Rev. 1/11/22)

Technical & Sales Webinars

• Allan Block No-Fines Concrete
• Selling Allan Block Vs. Big Block
• What to Do When You Witness Incorrect Installation
• Solution Selling Vs. Product Selling
• Water is #1 Enemy: Managing water in design and construction
• Selling GRS-IBS
• AB Estimating Tool
• What to do when walls fail
• GRS-IBS History & Benefits
• Using Social Media Effectively
• Creating a Path to Success
• Why Best Practices for SRW Design?
• Why Walls Fail

Installation: Retaining Walls

• Allan Block Estimating App for Retaining Walls
• Planning Your Retaining Wall
• Designing Your Retaining Wall
  
  
• Starting Your Retaining Wall Project
• How to Determine Your Slope
• Site Prep and Base Trench
  
  
• Base Course Installation
• Backfilling & Compaction
• Building Gravity Walls
• Building Reinforced Walls
• Building Patterned Walls
  
  
• Building Curved Walls
• Stepping up the Base
• In-Wall Planters or Terraces
• Building Stairs
  
  
• Finishing Options for Your Retaining Wall
• Modifying Caps to Add Lighting

Installation: Courtyard Quick Tips

• How to Build a Patio Wall Post/Pillar
• How to Add Lighting to a Courtyard Post
• Starting at Post/Pillar
• How to Cut AB Courtyard Blocks
• How to Build a Patio Wall with a Veritcal End
• How to End a Seating Wall
  Gradual Step Down
• How to Build Corners
• How to Cap Your Patio Wall
• How to Start A Patio Wall Curve
• How to Build a Curved Patio Wall
• How to Build Serpentine Patio Walls
• How to Cap a Curved Patio Wall
• How to Add Lighting to a Patio Wall
• How to Add a Bench to a Seating Wall

Installation: AB Courtyard

• Installing Walls & Posts on Soil
• Building A Wall Panel
• Building A Post/Pillar
• Building with Walls & Posts/Pillars
• Building Curves
• Building Corners
• Stepping Down or Ending Walls
• Cutting or Splitting Blocks
• Interlocking Walls and Posts
• Adding Strength to Walls
• Adding Strength to Posts/Pillars
• Building a Larger Radius (Curves)

Installation: Weekend Projects/Elements

• Patio Enclosure
• Above Ground Pond
• In-Ground Pond
• Light Posts
• Fire Pit (round)
• Fire Pit (square)
• Curved Bench or Planter
• Garden Bench
• Outdoor Couch
• BBQ Grilling Station - VS 2
• Free Standing Outdoor Bar
• Basic Bench
• Plantable Entry Monument
• Outdoor Kitchen
• BBQ Grilling Station - VS 1
• Entry Monument
• Compost Bin

Installation: Pre-Designed Patio Packages

• Patio Package: Merlot
• Patio Package: Mocha
• Patio Package: Vienna
• Patio Package: Pinot
• Patio Package: Napa
• Patio Package: Chianti
• Patio Package: Espresso
• Patio Package: Sonoma
• Patio Package: Bistro
• Patio Package: Vino
• Patio Package: Burgundy
• Patio Package: Fresco