Written by:Laura Horstmann
As any contractor will tell you, yes you can cut blocks.
With Allan Block products, we took the need for cutting into consideration when we
designed the blocks.
For Retaining Wall Blocks
We
strongly suggest that if your wall has a mitered corner, an angle that is not
90 degrees, is that you change it into a curve because they are stronger and
more stable however, if you desire the miter than a saw will be required.
In the
event that you have corners in your wall you may have to cut the corner blocks
depending on the setback of the blocks. For corner modification see our
Commercial Install Manual on page 59.
For AB Courtyard Blocks
When
using our Courtyard product you will have to cut/split our blocks. There are 2
of the 3 blocks that are designed to be split apart. Our AB Dublin block can be
split/cut in two ways, in half and in ¼ and ¾ cuts. To accommodate the need for
cutting the AB Dublin blocks are scored for each cut. Most of the cut pieces will be
used in your design so there will be minimal waste.
The other block that may need to be
cut is the corner block. The corner block will need to be cut if you are
finishing your wall when it is not in contact with a post, house or corner. The
corner blocks are cut based on field measurements.
If you are cutting the courtyard
blocks in other locations than listed above you will then have to cut every
block from now on. Do not modify the blocks beyond the approved splits.
If you want to see how the
Courtyard blocks are cut here is the YouTube video.
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