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Fun Facts About Labor Day

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

  • It became a federal holiday in 1894.
  • Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer.
  • Traditional celebrated the 1st Monday of September. Most people celebrate with picnics, parties, fireworks etc..
  • In high society, Labor Day is considered the last day of the year when it is fashionable for women to wear white.
  • In U.S. sports, Labor Day marks the beginning of the NFL and college football seasons.
  • Be Safe and Enjoy Your Labor Day Weekend!

Did you know Contractors Can Now Sign Up for AB Certification Classes Online?

Friday, 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.

Simple..Easy..Time Saving..

Check it out!
Sign up for Allan Block Classes

Allan Block will be at the 2010 Hardscape North America Show

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Did You Know…?
Allan Block will be at the 2010 Hardscape North America Show in Louisville, KY.

Show runs from Thursday October 28th through Saturday October 30th at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
We will have two booths:
Indoor (Booth # 1173)
Outdoor (Booth # 7266-D)
We will be featuring our new Green, Natural, & Friendly product line: AB Fieldstone Collection as well as our versatile AB Courtyard Collection.
Come out and see us!

A Backyard Oasis

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Are your travel plans on hold? Thinking about spicing up your backyard? Want to bring the beach to you? It’s time to bring a permanent water feature to your backyard. Using Allan Block segmental retaining walls you can create beautiful, space saving designs in your backyard. Turn your sluggish backyard into the neighborhood watering hole-give your children a place to bring their friends that doesn’t break the bank. Adding a pool can give your house the alluring feel of a water-locked sanctuary. With Allan Block retaining walls, a sloped disaster can become an efficient dream. A steep elevation of up to 20 feet can be combated with the terracing ability of Allan Block walls. No longer does your backyard have to be the sledding hill of winter and the mountain climbing terrain of spring, your backyard can take on the ease and tranquility of a well manicured (but easy to maintain) oasis.

To Pond or not to Pond, That is the question

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Pond with Allan Block

Pond with Allan Block

Fountains, ponds, waterfalls, the pieces of tranquility we need to break up the busy stressful moments in our everyday lives. Water features can really bring peace and beauty to any backyard landscape. So the question is not really whether to have a pond, but what type of pond to put in.

There are many varieties of pre-made ponds on the market but I personally prefer the opportunity to create my own pond to fit my own unique style. Allan Block has a product that gives you the chance to do just that. Since the AB Courtyard Collection blocks allow you to stack them in a variety of ways you can build in-ground or above ground ponds of almost any shape and size. Like this pond (see picture) we were able to build a little wall with a pond in front as an accent piece. All you need is some flexible pond liner and some decorative rocks, and voila’ our custom pond is a thing of beauty!