Written by AB Retaining Walls on October 12th, 2011
Allan Block Retaining Walls on Steep Slopes
The Tocher residence is perched on a small plot of land that overlooks
Okanagan Lake in West Kelowna, British Columbia. Although
the location provided beautiful vistas, the steep slopes and
small lot size limited use of the tiny backyard. For the Tocher’s,
the plan was to replace the smaller retaining wall located close to
the house with a substantially larger wall near the property line
to create enough useable space to install a swimming pool.
For more information on Allan Block products and services, visit our web site at allanblock.com. Previous issues of the AB Technical Newsletter are also available on our website under the Designers section.
Written by AB Retaining Walls on October 7th, 2011
Allan Block Newsletter Issue 31
Landscape Lifestyles Newsletter By Allan Block
Check out what's new in Allan Block Landscapes with the latest issue of the AB Landscape Newsletter by Allan Block. This issue is packed full of useful information on building great landscapes using Allan Block products.
In This Issue:
Learn how one family took their raised patio to a whole new level. Check out the different ways you can design stairways in your outdoor spaces and learn how raised patios can be a great maintenance free choice – all right here
Written by AB Retaining Walls on September 30th, 2011
Allan Block at the Olympics
I was talking to a couple of people the other day and our conversation some how turned to all the different places that have Allan Block. Places like Ellis Island, Olympic Staduims, and a variety of ballparks and celebrity homes.
So here is my question… What is the most interesting place you have seen, or built Allan Block?
Pioneered a more accurate design methodology for applying seismic loading on segmental walls which has been accepted and published in the Design Manual for Segmental Walls,
by the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) and the US Federal Highways (FHWA).
Written by AB Retaining Walls on August 19th, 2011
If you are Certified AB Installer, you are eligible to receive FREE rewards from Allan Block for the walls you build each year. Check out the AB Rewards Program and contact your local AB Sales Rep to get your projects submitted and REAP the REWARDS!
Not Certified? Check out our Training Schedule or contact your local AB Sales Rep for more info.
Woodland Heights, a 30-unit townhome association built in the 1980’s, needed to replace its second timber wall. However, numerous site constraints did not allow enough clearance to install geogrid reinforcement within the property limits. Based on site constraints and project goals, Duffy Engineering and Associates called for the use of ‘No-Fines’ concrete backfill with an Allan Block AB Classic wall. Duffy utilized AB Walls 10 software’s alternative reinforcement option to design the wall and confirm that all safety factors were exceeded.
To read more on this story and other helpful information on No-Fines Concrete – Check out this issue of the Allan Block Technical Newsletter.
As with any community that once considered themselves small, the community of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina has seen major population growth over the years. With this growth the traffic congestion and noise have continued to increase to a point that South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) traffic studies gave the US 17 corridor a ‘D’ Grade. This poor grade was only projected to get worse, forcing the SCDOT and the city to develop a plan to expand and upgrade the corridor.
The upgrade was not only to relieve traffic congestion but also to reduce the increasing noise problems to the surrounding residential neighborhood. Mount Pleasant had no sound walls anywhere in the city and for their first they wanted to set a high quality standard. The city chose the AB Fence System with the four block Ashlar Blend Pattern for its aesthetic quality, its performance in reducing noise and its competitive cost.
Check out what's new in Allan Block Landscapes with the latest issue of the AB Landscape Newsletter by Allan Block. This issue is packed full of useful information on building great landscapes using Allan Block products.
In This Issue:
See how a one family found paradise in thier own backyard| by creating their own private getaway. Learn the tips and tricks to building your own patio seating wall and check out the options available for adding lighting to your landscape – all right here
Did you know we have a new AB Fence Installation Manual?
We have combined the AB Fence Design Manual Commercial & Residential Install guides into ONE complete AB Fence piece.
Written by AB Retaining Walls on January 13th, 2011
Go to the Allan Block Project Profiles Page to view past featured projects. These projects are unique applications that can spur ideas for how Allan Block can be used and how others have solved design and …construction issues.
Have a project that should be included? Tell us about it!
Written by AB Retaining Walls on January 7th, 2011
We have made it easy for your local contractors to sign up for your certification classes online. Making it easier for you to get everything you need to get them pre-registered.
