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Fire Pit Outdoor Kitchen Step 1: Determine loca - Step 1: Prepare a tion and dig a level foundation pad by trench 3 in. deep (75 digging a 24 in. (600 mm) and 7 in. wide (180 mm) square, 4 in. mm). Lay in 3 in. (75 mm) (100 mm) deep hole. of crushed rock and Lay in 4 in. (100 mm) compact.* of crushed rock and How-to Sheet 360 How-to Sheet 341 compact.* 7 in (180 mm) 3 in *A solid foundation 24 in (600 mm) At allanblock.com you will find everything you (75 mm) is needed, see the 4 in need to plan, design and build with Allan Block AB Courtyard Install (100 mm) Guide for complete products. details. Video Installation Video Installation • Photo Gallery • Video Library In-Ground Pond Outdoor Couch • Estimating Tools Step 2: Install the base course • Product Details of block on the crushed rock, tamping and leveling into Step 2: Place 4 corner blocks • Installation Guides place. The raised rings on the with the long sides facing out. • Where to Buy top of the blocks lock courses Square up the blocks, tamp into place and level. • FAQ’s together. How-to Sheet 310 How-to Sheet 350 • allanblockblog.com • and much more! Step 3: Continue stacking courses of blocks in the pat - tern you choose until the Check with your local Allan Block dealer for desired height is achieved. product availability and color selection. Video Installation Video Installation Offset the vertical seams on Step 3: Continue stacking Entry Monument with Planter Enclosed Patio each course. courses, alternating the pat - tern to offset the vertical seams until desired height is Step 4: Finish the wall with achieved. wall caps. Secure in place using a concrete adhesive (adhesive is optional).

How-to Sheet 370 How-to Sheet 260 Step 4: Finish the post with two post caps. Secure in place using a concrete adhe - sive (adhesive is optional). © 2009-2008, 2006, 2003 Allan Block Corporation 5300 Edina Industrial Blvd., Ste 100, Edina, MN 55439 952-835-5309-phone, 952-835-0013-fax Video Installation Video Installation AB Courtyard USA. Pat. #6,948,282 • Australia Pat. #200320478 Int'l & other patents pending DOC. #L0606 - 1109 Visit allanblock.com for many more ideas and complete installation details. Visit allanblock.com for complete installation details. Ordering Materials Number of AB Dublin Blocks Needed

Walls Approx. Wall Length Wall Height 4 ft 5 ft 8 ft 12 ft 20 ft Determine the height of your wall in courses - each 1.2 m 1.5 m 2.4 m 3.7 m 6.1 m course is 6 in. (150 mm) high. Measure the total length 6 in. (150 mm) 346 915 of the wall or walls, and use the chart at right or use our 12 in. (300 mm) 6812 18 30 Estimating Tool at allanblock.com to find the number of 18 in. (460 mm) 9 12 18 27 45 blocks you will need. The AB Courtyard Collection is 24 in. (610 mm) 12 16 24 36 60 not to be used as a retaining wall. 30 in. (760 mm) 15 20 30 45 75 Wall Caps Needed 6812 18 30 AB Dublin 7 in. (180 mm) To switch from AB Dublin to AB York blocks, The AB Courtyard Collection is a versatile two-sided 16.5 in. (420 mm) simply double the number in the above chart. patio wall system that can enhance the beauty of your 7 in. (180 mm) landscape and backyard. It is durable, versatile and a 39 lbs Step Downs / Ending Walls cost effective way to add stunning curb appeal. (18 kg) AB Dublin blocks come Walls can be “stepped down” in two ways. in left and right angles See How-To sheet #160 for more information. Use corner blocks ™ Some of the AB Dublin and AB York blocks have to end each course AB Courtyard Collection splitting notches to help with building your wall. or AB York 7.5 in. (190 mm)

7 in. try adding an (180 mm) Use the AB Courtyard Collection for walls and extra wall cap at the posts/pillars to add privacy or separation between end of each course. 20 lbs 9 in. (230 mm) landscape elements. A built-in benefit is the addition - (9 kg) Note: Order extra caps or corners al seating from the wall sections that can be used for each step down. when entertaining family and friends. Patterns Posts Use any combination of the AB Dublin and AB York blocks and create your own random pattern. Use our For posts you will need 4 corner blocks per Estimating Tool located at allanblock.com to determine course. Each post will require 2 post caps.

your block quantities when building patterns. Corner Block 14.75 in. (375 mm)

7 in. 42 lbs (180 mm) (19 kg) 15.5 in. (400 mm) Wall Caps 9.25 in. (235 mm) Use the AB Courtyard Collection for: 10 in. Post Cap Seating Walls Light Posts (250 mm)

Ponds Screening/Privacy 12 in. Patios Custom Kitchens 22 lbs 7 in. (180 mm) (305 mm) (10 kg) Landscape Accents and much more... 70 lbs (32 kg) 24 in. (610 mm) BBQ Surrounds Specifications are approximate, contact your local Allan Block dealer for exact specifications.