How-To Video Gallery

Now you can create beautiful retaining walls and outdoor living elements to fit all of your hardscape needs. Use these simple step-by-step videos to plan, design and build your own dream space.

The Collections

AB Aztec Collection

AB Aztec Collection

AB Europa Collection

AB Europa Collection

AB Collection

AB Collection

 
AB Courtyard Collection

AB Courtyard Collection

AB Fieldstone Collection

AB Fieldstone Collection

How To Install a Retaining Wall ↴

 

Base Course Installation

Retaining Wall Base Course Installation

Build Base Trench for SRWs

Build a Retaining Wall Base Trench

Backfilling & Compaction

Backfilling & Compaction

Planning Your Retaining Wall

Planning Your Retaining Wall

Designing Your Retaining Wall

Designing Your Retaining Wall

Getting Started on your Wall Project

Starting Your Retaining Wall Project

How to Determine Your Slope

How to Determine Your Slope

Building Gravity Walls

Building Gravity Walls

Building Reinforced Walls

Building Reinforced Walls

Allan Block Patterned Retaining Wall Install with Geogrid Reinforcement

Allan Block Patterned Retaining Wall Install with Geogrid Reinforcement

Building Curved Walls

Building Curved Walls

Build a Retaining Wall on a Slope by Stepping Up the Base Course

Build a Retaining Wall on a Slope by Stepping Up the Base Course

Builidng In-Wall Planters or Terraces

In-Wall Planters or Terraces

Finishing Options for Retaining Walls

Finishing Options for Your Retaining Wall

Building Stairs

Building Stairs

Modifying Caps to Add Lighting

Modifying Caps to Add Lighting


Using the AB Estimating Tool - Quick Video Instructions ↴

Create a Residential Retaining Wall Estimate

Create a Residential Retaining Wall Estimate

Add Block and Material Pricing

Add Block and Material Pricing

Locate, Download And Install

Locate, Download & Install

 
 
Create a Commercial Retaining Wall Estimate

Create a Commercial Retaining Wall Estimate


How To Plan, Design and Build with AB Metro Patio Wall ↴

Plan and Design your Free Standing Wall Layout with AB Metro Patio Wall

Plan and Design your Free Standing Wall Layout with AB Metro Patio Wall

Use the Pre Designed Elements to Create an Outdoor Living Area

Use the Pre Designed Elements to Create an Outdoor Living Area

Building Corner Columns

Building Corner Columns

AB Metro Patio Wall 123 Magic Installation Pattern

Magic 123 Installation Pattern

AB Metro Patio Wall Intro

AB Metro Patio Wall Intro

Installing In Wall Columns

Installing In Wall Columns

Building a Free Standing Column

Building a Free Standing Column


Using the AB Metro Patio Wall Design App ↴

Allan Block Metro Patio Wall - Pre Designed Layouts and Elements

Allan Block Metro Patio Wall - Pre Designed Layouts and Elements

AB Metro Patio Wall Design and Estimating - App Outputs

AB Metro Patio Wall Design and Estimating - App Outputs

AB Metro Patio Wall Design and Estimating App

AB Metro Patio Wall Design and Estimating App

Allan Block Metro Patio Wall - Design Your Own

Allan Block Metro Patio Wall App - Design Your Own Menu Options

Allan Block Metro Patio Wall - How To Use the Left Menu Options

Allan Block Metro Patio Wall App - How To Use the Left Menu Options

Allan Block Metro Patio Wall - Top Menu Tutorial

Allan Block Metro Patio Wall App - Top Menu Tutorial

Allan Block Metro Patio Wall App — Custom Designs or Design Your Own Project

Allan Block Metro Patio Wall App - Custom Designs or Design Your Own Project

Allan Block Metro Patio Wall - Creating 3D Models of the Project to Build

Allan Block Metro Patio Wall App - Creating 3D Models of the Project to Build

Allan Block Metro Patio Wall - Design and Layout help for Free Standing Patio Wallso

Allan Block Metro Patio Wall App - Design and Layout help for Free Standing Patio Walls


How To Build with AB Courtyard ↴

Installing on Soil Walls and Posts

Installing Walls & Posts on Soil

Building A Wall Panel

Building A Wall Panel

Building A Post

Building A Post/Pillar

Building with Walls and Posts

Building with Walls & Posts/Pillars

Building Curves

Building Curves

Building Corners

Building Corners

Stepping Down or Ending Walls

Stepping Down or Ending Walls

Cutting or Splitting Blocks

Cutting or Splitting Blocks

Interlocking Walls and Posts

Interlocking Walls and Posts

Adding Strength to Walls

Adding Strength to Walls

Adding Strength to Posts/Pillars

Adding Strength to Posts/Pillars

Building a Larger Radius (Curves)

Building a Larger Radius (Curves)


Weekend Projects ↴

Patio Enclosure

Patio Enclosure

Above Ground Pond

Above Ground Pond

In Ground Pond

In-Ground Pond

Light Posts

Light Posts

Fire Pit

Fire Pit (round)

Fire Pit

Fire Pit (square)

Curved Bench or Planter

Curved Bench or Planter

Garden Bench

Garden Bench

Outdoor Couch

Outdoor Couch

BBQ Grilling Station

BBQ Grilling Station - VS 2

Free Standing Outdoor Bar

Free Standing Outdoor Bar

Basic Bench

Basic Bench

Plantable Entry Monument

Plantable Entry Monument

Outdoor Kitchen

Outdoor Kitchen

BBQ Grilling Station

BBQ Grilling Station - VS 1

Entry Monument

Entry Monument

Compost Bin

Compost Bin


Patio Packages ↴

Courtyard Pre-Designed Patio Package Merlot

Merlot

Courtyard Pre-Designed Patio Package Mocha

Mocha

Courtyard Pre-Designed Patio Package Vienna

Vienna

Courtyard Pre-Designed Patio Package Pinot

Pinot

Courtyard Pre-Designed Patio Package Napa

Napa

Courtyard Pre-Designed Patio Package Chianti

Chianti

Courtyard Pre-Designed Patio Package Espresso

Espresso

Courtyard Pre-Designed Patio Package Sonoma

Sonoma

Courtyard Pre-Designed Patio Package Bistro

Bistro

Courtyard Pre-Designed Patio Package Vino

Vino

Courtyard Pre-Designed Patio Package Burgundy

Burgundy

Courtyard Pre-Designed Patio Package Fresco

Fresco


Courtyard Quick Tips ↴

How to Build a Patio Wall Post/Pillar

How to Build a Patio Wall Post/Pillar

How to Add Lighting to a Courtyard Post

How to Add Lighting to a Courtyard Post

How to Build a Seating Wall Starting at Post/Pillar

Starting at Post/Pillar

How to Cut AB Courtyard Blocks

How to Cut AB Courtyard Blocks

How to Build a Patio Wall with a Veritcal End

How to Build a Patio Wall with a Veritcal End

How to End a Seating Wall - Staggered End

How to End a Seating Wall
Gradual Step Down

How to Build Corners

How to Build Corners

How to Cap Your Patio Wall

How to Cap Your Patio Wall

How to Start A Patio Wall Curve

How to Start A Patio Wall Curve

How to Build a Curved Patio Wall

How to Build a Curved
Patio Wall

How to Build Serpentine Patio Walls

How to Build Serpentine
Patio Walls

How to Cap a Curved Patio Wall

How to Cap a Curved
Patio Wall

How to Add Lighting to a Patio Wall

How to Add Lighting
to a Patio Wall

How to Add a Bench to a Seating Wall

How to Add a Bench
to a Seating Wall


Additional Resources

Estimating tools
Estimate

Photos
Photo Gallery

retaining wall installation

Retaining Wall Installation
UNDER 6 ft. (1.8 m) tall or
OVER 6 ft. (1.8 m) tall

literature
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