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Welcome to the world of Willow

Creek Paving Stones. Inside, you’ll

find everything you need to know to

install your Willow Creek interlocking

concrete paver surface.

Willow Creek pavers will breathe new

life into your outdoor environment

with an exciting array of colors, tex-

tures and patterns to complement any

patio, courtyard, walkway or drive.

Whether you choose the contempo-

rary look of our traditional texture or

the vintage feel of our Weathered™

texture, your Willow Creek interlock-

ing concrete paver surface will have

all the strength of solid pavement, yet

remain flexible during the freeze-thaw

cycles of the seasons.

Installed properly, Willow Creek

pavers are designed to provide many

years of virtually maintenance-free

enjoyment. Willow Creek pavers carry

a limited lifetime guarantee in residen-

tial applications.

Say goodbye to drab concrete and

asphalt, and say hello to the elegant

look and inviting warmth of Willow

Creek pavers.

If you have further questions about

the installation of Willow Creeks pavers,

please contact your Willow Creek

supplier or visit

WillowCreekPavingStones.com.

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STEP 1 Calculate your project area (square feet).

STEP 2 Estimate possible waste and add to project area to determine

Total Square Feet of Brickstone needed. For patterns that require sig-

nificant cutting, consider adding up to 1/2 square foot for every lineal

foot of project perimeter.

STEP 3 Refer to the Total Square Feet column in the chart below and

read across the appropriate row to identify order quantity. Brickstone

pavers are sold by bands and pallets. Please order in whole quantities

only. The table at the bottom presents band/pallet quantities.Running Bond

Basket Weave

Herringbone

Diagonal Herringbone

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NOTE: Shown here are just a few of the many patterns that you can create with Willow Creek Brickstone and Cobblestone pavers. For additional ideas, download our Project Calculator (http://www.willowcreekpavingstones.com/project-calculator) or contact your Willow Creek supplier.

Total Total Order SquareFeet Brickstones Quantities 16 72 1 Band 32 144 2 Bands 48 216 3 Bands 63 288 4 Bands 79 360 5 Bands 95 432 1 Pallet 111 504 1 Pallet + 1 Band 127 576 1 Pallet + 2 Bands 143 648 1 Pallet + 3 Bands 158 720 1 Pallet + 4 Bands 174 792 1 Pallet + 5 Bands 190 864 2 Pallets 206 936 2 Pallets + 1 Band 222 1008 2 Pallets + 2 Bands 238 1080 2 Pallets + 3 Bands 253 1152 2 Pallets + 4 Bands 269 1224 2 Pallets + 5 Bands 285 1296 3 Pallets 301 1368 3 Pallets + 1 Band 317 1440 3 Pallets + 2 Bands 333 1512 3 Pallets + 3 Bands 348 1584 3 Pallets + 4 Bands 364 1656 3 Pallets + 5 Bands 380 1728 4 Pallets

BRICKSTONEBAND/PALLETQUANTITIES6 cm Size Pavers Pavers SFPer Bands SFPer PerSF PerBand Band PerPallet Pallet 4”x 8” 4.55 72 15.84 6 95.04

Basket Weave Pattern25% 6" x 6" and 75% 6" x 9"

Herringbone Pattern40% 6" x 6" and 60% 6" x 9"

Three-Size Random17% 6" x 3", 33% 6" x 6", 50% 6" x 9"

Four-Size Random14% 6" x 3", 26% 6" x 6", 40% 6" x 9"

20% 9" x 12"

BASKETWEAVEPATTERN (shading indicates laying ratio 2:4)

Total Square Feet x25%=___÷12.15Sq.Ft.=Bandsof6"x6"Pavers


ONE-TO-ONEHERRINGBONEPATTERN (shading indicates laying ratio 2:2)



THREE-SIZERANDOMPATTERN (shading indicates laying ratio 5:5:5)

Total Square Feet x17%=___÷7.56=Bandsof6"x3"Pavers



FOUR-SIZERANDOMPATTERN (shading indicates laying ratio 8:8:8:2)





STEP 1 Calculate your project area (square feet).

STEP 2 Estimate possible waste and add to project area to determine

Total Square Feet of pavers needed. For patterns that require signifi-

cant cutting, consider adding up to 1/2 square foot for every lineal

foot of project perimeter.

STEP 3 The illustrations to the right show some Cobblestone pattern

options and percentages of individual products required to create

these patterns. Use the formulas below to calculate the number of

bands of each product to order for your desired pattern. Please order

in whole band quantities only.

COBBLESTONEBAND/PALLETQUANTITIES Size Pavers Pavers SFPer #Bands SFPer PerSF PerBand Band PerPallet Pallet

6"x 3" 7.14 54 7.56 7 52.92

3/4 Stone 4.76 63 13.23 7 92.61

6"x 6" 3.70 45 12.15 7 85.05

6"x 9" 2.44 45 18.45 5 92.25

9"x 12" 1.22 27 22.14 4 88.56

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0 6.5 0.5 0.2 1*Center Pack (includes 3 - 6” x 3” pavers, two for row 6 and one for row 8)1 19.5 1.6 2.0 8

2 32.0 2.7 5.7 8 83 44.5 3.7 10.8 26 1 band4 57.5 4.8 18.0 34 2 bands5 70.0 5.8 26.4 21 21 1 band 3 bands6 83.0 6.9 37.4 2* 24 26 1 band 3 bands7 96.0 8 50.3 30 30 2 bands 4 bands8 108.5 9 63.6 1* 33 34 2 bands 5 bands9 121.0 10.1 80.1 38 38 3 bands 6 bands10 133.5 11.1 96.8 42 42 3 bands 7 bands11 146.0 12.2 116.9 90 5 bands 7 bands12 158.5 13.2 136.8 97 6 bands 7 bands13 171.0 14.3 160.6 106 1P + 1B 7 bands14 183.5 15.3 183.2 115 1P + 3B 7 bands15 196.0 16.3 208.5 124 1P + 5B 7 bands16 208.5 17.4 237.7 132 2 pallets 7 bands17 221.0 18.4 265.8 140 2P + 2B 7 bands18 233.5 19.5 298.5 117 2P + 2B 7 bands 3 bands19 246.0 20.5 329.9 2 122 2P + 2B 7 bands 6 bands20 258.5 21.5 362.9 130 2P + 2B 7 bands 1P + 1B21 271.0 22.6 400.9 136 2P + 2B 7 bands 1P + 5B22 283.5 23.6 437.2 1 142 2P + 2B 7 bands 2P + 1B23 296.0 24.7 478.9 149 2P + 2B 7 bands 2P + 4B24 308.5 25.7 518.5 155 2P + 2B 7 bands 3P + 1B25 321.0 26.8 563.8 161 2P + 2B 7 bands 3P + 4B26 333.5 27.8 606.7 168 2P + 2B 7 bands 4P + 1B27 346.0 28.8 651.1 174 2P + 2B 7 bands 4P + 5B28 358.5 29.9 701.8 180 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B29 371.0 30.9 749.5 1 124 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 3 bands30 383.5 32.0 803.8 129 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 1P + 1B31 396.0 33.0 854.9 133 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 1P + 4B32 408.5 34.0 907.5 1 137 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 2P + 2B33 421.0 35.1 967.1 1 141 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 3 pallets34 433.5 36.1 1023.0 145 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 3P + 3B35 446.0 37.2 1086.3 150 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 4P + 2B36 458.5 38.2 1145.5 154 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 5 pallets37 471.0 39.3 1212.4 1 158 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 5P + 4B38 483.5 40.3 1274.9 1 162 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 6P + 2B39 496.0 41.3 1339.0 1 166 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 7P + 1B40 508.5 42.4 1411.2 1 170 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 8 pallets41 521.0 43.4 1478.6 1 174 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 8P + 4B42 533.5 44.5 1554.5 1 178 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 9P + 3B43 546.0 45.5 1625.1 1 182 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 10P + 2B44 558.5 46.5 1697.4 1 186 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 11P + 1B45 571.0 47.6 1778.6 1 190 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 12 pallets46 583.5 48.6 1854.1 1 194 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 12P + 4B47 596.0 49.7 1939.0 1 198 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 13P + 4B48 608.5 50.7 2017.8 1 202 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 14P + 3B49 621.0 51.8 2106.3 1 206 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 15P + 3B50 633.5 52.8 2188.5 1 210 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 16P + 2B51 646.0 53.8 2272.1 1 214 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 17P + 2B52 658.5 54.9 2366.0 1 218 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 18P + 2B53 671.0 55.9 2453.0 1 222 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 19P + 2B54 683.5 57.0 2550.5 1 226 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 20P + 2B55 696.0 58.0 2640.7 1 230 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 21P + 2B56 708.5 59.0 2732.6 1 234 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 22P + 2B57 721.0 60.1 2835.4 1 238 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 23P + 3B58 733.5 61.1 2930.6 1 242 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 24P + 3B59 746.0 62.2 3037.0 1 246 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 25P + 3B60 758.5 63.2 3137.1 1 250 2P + 2B 7 bands 5P + 2B 26P + 1B

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STEP 1 Determine your circle diameter.

STEP 2 Using the table on the facing page, read across the

line of the appropriate row/diameter to calculate product

quantities to order in addition to the Center Pack. The prepack-

aged Center Pack must be ordered for all circles except when

installing a fire ring (see pg.12). Shaded portions of illustration

at left represent materials provided in the Center Pack.

ExamplE Construction of a 14-foot-diameter circle requires 1

Center Pack plus 1 Pallet and 1 Band of 3/4 Stones, and 7 Bands

of Large Circle Stones.

InSTallaTIon noTE When installing a row of Circlestone con-

taining more than one component type, alternate components

throughout row.

Please refer to the table opposite for quantities when ordering Circlestone pavers.

SOMEHELPFULHINTSArea of circle = diameter squared ___ x 0.7854

or radius squared ___ x 3.1416

Circumference of a circle = diameter x 3.1416

EXAMPLE Fora6-foot-diametercircle:

Calculate Area = 6' x 6' x 0.7854 = 28.3 square feet (using diameter)

or 3' x 3' x 3.1416 = 28.3 square feet (using radius)

Calculate Circumference = 6' x 3.1416 = 18.8 linear feet around circle

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EXCAVATINGBefore excavating, contact your local utilities to identify any underground cables and pipes in and near the project area. Use spray paint to mark the perimeter of your project area. Excavate beyond the area to be paved by a distance equal to the depth of base required (see Aggregate Base section at top of p.9). Excavate to a depth that

allows 2-3/8 inches for pavers, 1 inch for bedding sand and the required compacted aggregate base (figure 1). Final grade should slope away from building foundations by a minimum 1/8 inch per foot to ensure proper drainage. All paved surfaces should include some slope for drainage. With the aid of a transit or level, it is often helpful to pound temporary guide stakes to the correct grade at several locations in the project area (figure 2). Use a hand tamper or vibrating plate compactor to pack down any loose soil remaining in the excavated area.

Willow Creek Paving Stones Underlayment Fabric is recommended under the aggregate base where certain soil conditions exist—for example, in poorly drained, fine-grain soil such as clay or silt. By keeping the soil sub-base and aggregate base separate, this geotextile prevents the soft underlying soil from mixing with the crushed stone and diluting its strength. Place Willow Creek Paving Stones Underlayment Fabric on top of the entire excavated area, including up the sides.

COMPACTED AGGREGATE BASEPlace and compact uniform layers of aggregate base material throughout the excavated area until the required depth and slope is achieved. Best results will be achieved by using a vibrating plate compactor (figures 3, 4

and 5). Slightly moisten dry base mate-rial and compact in layers of no more than 4 inches at a time. Start at the perimeter and work your way toward

the center, overlapping each previous pass. Make at least two complete passes to create a flat, smooth base.

SETTING SCREED GUIDESPavers are laid on a 1-inch layer of bedding sand. Screed guides are used to level the bedding sand. Set screed guides parallel to each other on the compacted aggregate base and check grade (figure 6). The top of the screed guides will be the top of your sand bed and will determine the pitch and flat-ness of your paver surface.

INSTALLING EDGE RESTRAINTSTo prevent lateral movement of the pavers and to ensure proper interlock-ing, edge restraints should be installed on top of the crushed-stone base on all unrestrained edges of your project area (figure 7). Install edging initially on only one or two sides of the project area. This is where paver placement will begin. If possible, begin at a long, straight edge. After all paving stones have been laid, install the remainder of edging. Ribs of edge restraints may be easily cut to permit bending of the figure 2

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restraints for curved edges. Stake edge restraints at all ends, leaving no more than 18 inches between spikes. Note: Circlestone comprises concentric

rings of paving stones placed around one

center paving stone. After all Circlestones

are installed, place edge restraints around the

perimeter of the project area.

SCREEDING SAND BEDCarefully spread bedding sand around and between the screed bars to form a setting bed for the paving stones. Screed the sand by drawing a 2" x 4" board or other straight-edge across the top of the screed guides (figure 8). Then remove the guides and use a trowel to fill in the voids with sand.

LAYING PAVING STONESIn general, lay the first paving stones against the longest section of edge restraint. If possible, start at the low end of the grade and work uphill to keep paving stones from shifting dur-ing construction. Select paving stones at random from different product pallets to get good color distribution. Work alternating from right to left,

then left to right, completing one row at a time. String lines will help keep rows straight. Set the paving stones carefully into the sand; do not press or hammer them (figure 9). Place pav-ing stones directly next to each other. The ribbed edges on the paving stones will ensure proper spacing. Continue adding paving stones until you’ve com-pleted your pattern. Note: When install-

ing Circlestone, mark the center of the project

area and begin laying paving stones in con-

centric circles from the center outward. See

diagram in the Estimating Guide for proper

placement of Circlestone components.

CUTTING PAVING STONESPaving stones may need to be cut to fit curves, corners and angles, or to go around objects. Mark the paving stones and cut them with a diamond-tip-blade masonry saw for the cleanest results (figure 10). A guillotine paving-stone splitter or mallet and chisel also may be used. Cut paving stones to fill any remaining gaps to maintain pat-terns. Gaps less than 3/8 inch can be filled with sand.

COMPACTING THE PAVING STONESFinish installation of edge restraints. Sweep the paving-stone surface to remove debris. Make two passes over the surface with the vibrating plate compactor to embed paving stones into the bedding sand (figure 11). Make any final adjustments in alignment or leveling at this time.

JOINT SANDSweep dry joint sand over the paving stones and work it into the joints with a push broom (figure 12). When desired, use polymeric sand to prevent loss due to water or erosion. Make at least two more passes over the finished installa-tion with a plate compactor, the second pass at an angle to the first, to level surface, firmly seat paving stones into bedding sand and force sand into the joints to ensure they interlock properly. Finally, sweep off excess sand.

SEALANT (OPTIONAL)A sealant may be applied to the finished surface to protect paving stones against stains, enhance color and stabilize joint sand.

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BasIc landscaPE lIght InstallatIon InstructIons

Please read all instructions thoroughly before beginning and follow them carefully when installing your project. These instructions can be used to install paver, wall, and undercap lights from SEK/Kerr. 1. Draft a layout of your project showing where the transformer will be plugged in and the desired location of your light. Lights typically are placed 5 to 8 feet apart for a pleasing, even illumination. 2. Make sure you have the materials and tools needed to complete your installation:• Lights, each including light base, light lens, lamp socket(s), lamp(s) and bulbs• Connectors (2 per light)• Low-voltage power supply cable• Transformer• Tools, including wire cutters, Phillips-head screwdriver, pliers and petroleum jelly 3. Split one end of the power supply cable and remove about 3/8" of the insulation on each side to expose the copper wire inside. Connect each side to the “A” & “B” screws on the back of the transformer. 4. Mount the transformer indoors or outdoors near a plug. Transformers placed near swimming pools or other water sources should be plugged into a GFCI-protected outlet and the control unit should be mounted at least 10 feet from the edge of the water. Do not plug in the transform-er until all lights have been installed. 5. Preassemble the lights. Mount lamp socket in the light base and feed both wires out of the hole in base. Dip the socket end of the lamp into petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Secure the bulb in the lamp socket. 6. Run low voltage cable around the perimeter of the project. For installa-tion with concrete pavers, you may set the cable on top of the bedding sand under the border course of pavers to keep it from being damaged when digging in the yard and so it can be easily located. Form a loop in the cable where the light will be lo-cated (with a rubber band if desired) to leave enough

slack for connection of the light to the power cable. 7. Cut the power supply cable in half where light will be located and split it down the middle. Note that one side of the cable is ribbed and one is smooth. Do not strip insula-tion from the cable. 8. Wires will be rejoined and lights attached using the connectors. Examine connectors and note that there are three holes in each. Take the ribbed side of one end of the split pow-er supply cable and push it into one of the side holes in the connector. Push it to the back of connector. Take ribbed side of the other end of the split power cable and place it in the hole on the other side, again making sure it is pushed all the way back. Finally take the black wire from a light and place it in the center hole, pushing it to the back of the connector. The connector should have 3 wires in it. 9. Once you have all three wires in each of the three holes and pushed back all the way, squeeze the connector with a pair of pliers to push the black cap down. This will make the connection between all three wires and will require some force. The connectors also con-tain silicone to protect the connection from moisture which may squeeze out on this step; be careful not to get it on your clothing. 10. Repeat steps 8 & 9 using the smooth sides of the power supply cable and the white wire from the light. You should end up with two connections per light as shown. After all lights have been attached, plug in and switch on the transformer to test all the connections. 11. Connectors should be buried below the pavers in the sand setting bed, in the ground, or in the stone behind retaining and garden walls. 12. Set the light fixture in its place. Make sure adjacent pavers sit on the “L” shaped feet that come with some Paver Lights or on the extended bottom plate that is part of the light base on others to hold down the light. Run the wiring under or around the existing or new pavers. 13. Install the light lens.

IS THERE ANY ADVANTAGE TO SEALING YOUR PAVERS?Sealers offer three main advantages: stain resistance, color enhancement, and binding the sand between the pav-ers, which helps to reduce weed growth. Wait at least a year after installation to apply sealant. Sealants must be applied every two to five years thereafter.

WHAT IS EFFLORESCENCE?Efflorescence is a whitish powder-like deposit which sometimes appears on concrete or clay products. The deposit is the residue of a soluble salt carried to the surface of the product by moisture and left on the surface as as dry powder following evaporation of the moisture. Efflorescence itself in no way affects the structural integrity of the concrete pavers. Reference: Portland Cement Association

AGGREGATE BASE Cubic yards of aggregate base: Total extended project area (s.f.) =___ x base thickness (feet) =___ ÷27 =___cubic yards.

BEDDING SANDBedding sand: Total project area (s.f.) x .08 ft (1") =___ ÷ 27 =____ cubic yards.

JOINT SANDCubic yards of joint sand: Project area (square feet) ÷ 3,600 =____ cubic yards.

EDGE RESTRAINTS Edge restraints: Project perimeter (feet) ÷ 8 ft. =____ pieces.

UNDERLAYMENT FABRICArea of underlayment fabric: Total extended project area (s.f.) + enough fabric to cover all vertical sides of the excavated area.

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The Ledgestone™ wall system stacks up as the most user-friendly landscaping solution for creating freestanding walls, columns, plant-ers, fire pits, and fireplaces. When installing a Ledgestone wall, outline the wall’s position on the ground and estimate the amount of materials needed. Before digging, call your local utilities to determine the location of any underground pipes or cables.

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LEDGESTONE4.00"

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ExCAvATiON & BASEDig a trench the length of your wall and 8" deep by 16" wide. Compact the soil in the trench. Fill the trench with crushed rock road-base material and compact to a depth of 4". See figure 1.

BASE COURSEPlace the first course of Ledgestone units in the center of the trench with the units abutting along their 12-inch sides. Orienting the units this way creates a stable foundation for your wall and provides a surface strip for mower wheels. The top of the base course units should be at about grade level. A stringline placed along the front of the units will keep their alignment straight. Use a 2'-4' level and rubber mallet to make all units level front to back and side to side. See figure 2.

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HALF BOND WALLCentering joints halfway between units in adjacent courses creates a classic half-bond pattern. After laying the base course, start the next course and every other course thereafter with a half-unit on one end to achieve a half bond. Apply two 1/4-inch beads of concrete adhesive to the top of the lower unit and secure the half-unit to it. Continue adding whole units until the second course is complete. Repeat the process for each subsequent course. Raise the stringline to maintain alignment.

LEgDESTONE RANDOm PATTERNYou can create a Ledgestone wall that has a random appearance by alternating placement of the panels (A, B, C, D) shown above. After laying the base course, start the next course with a panel, placed as shown, using a concrete adhesive to adhere each unit to the base course. Continue placing panels, alternating their orientation as shown to create a random look. If adding a second course, begin the course with a single Ledgestone unit to avoid vertical alignment of joints and raise the stringline to maintain horizontal alignment. Then lay the second course of panels, gluing each unit to the course below. Complete the second course with two Ledgestone units, or cut units as needed to create a flush vertical surface at the end of the wall.

SERPENTiNE WALL Ledgestone and Ledgestone Tapered units can be combined to create curved and serpentine walls. After laying the base course, interlace Ledgestone and Ledgestone Tapered units as shown, cutting units as needed, and secure each unit to the base course using a concrete adhesive. Be sure to vary the bond between courses with each subsequent course. For ease of installation, courses can alternate in a 1 - 2 - 1 - 2 pattern

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STONEHENgE WALL You can create a more open appearance by leaving spaces between upright units in your wall. After laying the base course, lay a second course of units aligned along their 8-inch sides, as shown, and use a concrete adhesive to adhere each unit to the base course. Then set a row of units upright, spaced to bridge the joints in the course below, as shown, and secure with adhesive. The next course repeats the pattern of the second, and the top course repeats the base course. Always use concrete adhesive to adhere units to the course below.

FREESTANDiNg COLUmN After excavating and preparing your base, place the first course of Ledge-stone units in a square pattern as shown. Place the second course on the first, so that the joints between units are staggered from course to course and do not align vertically. Place the third course with units arranged in the same pattern as the first course. Place the fourth course with units arranged in the same pattern as the second and continue alternating between the two patterns as you add each course until your column is finished. As you build, secure each unit to the course below with concrete adhesive. Columns can be capped with six Ledgestone units, as shown, or with a cap made of cut Bullnose units (see below). Other options include a natural stone or manufactured column cap. Note: The 4" x 4" vertical opening inside a Ledgestone column can be used to accommodate an appropriately sized light post.

CAPPiNgFinish any Ledgestone wall with Ledgestone units laid perpendicular to the wall. Secure caps to the wall using concrete adhesive.


Willow Creek Bullnose units will put a classy finishing touch on any landscaping project. Bullnose units add a safe, rounded edge when used as stair treads and pool coping. Seat walls are more comfortable when capped with bullnose units, and they make an attractive cap on retaining walls and columns as well. And bullnose units provide a smooth perimeter when used as a soldier course around a raised paver patio.

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PROJECT COMPONENTS• Willow Creek Pavers• Aggregate base material 3/4-inch crushed stone (including finer particles) typically used for road base.

• Bedding sand Coarse, washed sand suitable for masonry.

• Edge restraints with 3/8” x 10” landscape spikes• Joint sand Dry, washed sand, free of large aggregate that would prevent it from freely flowing into joints. polymeric joint sand may be used to prevent loss due to water or erosion.

• Willow Creek Underlayment Fabric (if necessary)• Paver sealant (optional)• Concrete Adhesive

POWER TOOLS YOU MAY NEED TO RENT• vibrating plate compactor• masonry saw with diamond-tip blade

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LEgDESTONE FiRE RiNg kiT Excavate a circle 46" in diameter and 8" deep. Fill with crushed rock road-base material and compact to a depth of 4". Set Ledgestone Tapered units in a ring, as shown. Using concrete adhesive, adhere the next course of units to the first, being sure to stagger the alignment of units, so that joints between units do not align vertically. Insert a 30" diameter metal fire ring, and you will be ready to enjoy the warmth of an outdoor fire, safely contained.

LEDgESTONE FiREPLACE kiTThe Ledgestone Fireplace Assembly Guide is available from your Willow Creek Paving Stones supplier.

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