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Materials for use in promotion of Allan Block on distributors websites or social media. To help with the proper promotion of Allan Block and to make it easy for yourself or your web designer, we have put together a web package for our products. We hope to help promote the brand in the best way we can and to have a consistent message for the customer. Included are materials, wordings and images that can be used to promote the AB Products on your website and social sites as needed. Pick and choose from the available materials to create the pages that works for your site. At any time you have questions or need more information, please contact [email protected]. Included you will find information on: Logos Photos Product Descriptions Estimating Information Videos Literature Block Shapes and Specs
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Materials for use in promotion of Allan Block on
distributors websites or social media.
To help with the proper promotion of Allan Block and to make it easy for yourself or your web designer, we have put together a
web package for our products. We hope to help promote the brand in the best way we can and to have a consistent message
for the customer.
Included are materials, wordings and images that can be used to promote the AB Products on your website and social sites as needed. Pick and choose from the available materials to create
the pages that works for your site.
At any time you have questions or need more information, please contact [email protected].
Included you will find information on:
Logos Photos
Product Descriptions Estimating Information
Videos Literature
Block Shapes and Specs
Materials for use in promotion of Allan Block on
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AB LOGO AND LINK We would like have the AB logo on pages promoting the Allan Block
product with a link to our website. This promotes brand awareness
and helps the customer find the product.
If your site links to ours, the AB Corporate website will link to yours.
http://www.allanblock.com/
For additional formats of our logo visit:
http://www.allanblock.com/pressroom/logos.aspx
PROJECT PHOTOS A grouping of photos is included in the zip file for your use to help promote each
collection of products. If larger sizes or different colors are needed for your web
page layouts, please contact [email protected] for more options.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS – Choose the best option for each product collection for your page.
Allan Block Allan Block is a leading provider of segmental retaining walls (SRW’s) for any size or type of project. Products are available in modular sizes and styles (including recycled). AB offers the best estimating tools, services and training in the industry. They also offer a two-sided, free standing patio wall for patio surrounds, kitchens, fire pits and more. They also offer and sound abatement/privacy concrete fence product for a more industrial look. Links included in text to product pages.
AB Collection Option 1 The AB Collection is our most popular retaining wall collection. Whether you are building a simple raised garden or tackling a major hillside, the AB Collection will provide just what you need. Use individually or blend the modular block sizes together to create eye stopping patterned walls. Option 2 The AB Collection of retaining wall products gives a smooth fluid finish to any outdoor living space. Use the blocks individually or blend them together to create patterned walls that will define your space for years to come. Enjoy the beauty and durability of this collection’s classic cut stone look that adds distinguished style to any landscape. Option 3 Any outdoor space should be designed to be a functional extension of your home and garden. The AB Collection of retaining wall products is the perfect choice for small garden walls up to taller retaining walls. Use the modular blocks individually or blend the sizes together to create eye stopping patterned walls. The link to the page http://www.allanblock.com/products/ab-collection.aspx
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AB Europa Collection Option 1 The AB Europa Collection offers the look and feel of weathered stone in the landscape. If your design calls for an elegant and ageless look, the AB Europa Collection is the right choice. These retaining wall blocks can be used individually or blended together in an AB Abbey Blend patterned wall. The timeless beauty and unique texture creates a stunning look and gives old world charm to any landscape. Option 2 The pleasing aesthetics of the AB Europa Collection retaining wall blocks make it the best choice when looking to add an old world element to your outdoor living space. Available in beautiful blended colors with an elegant, time-worn feel, the AB Europa Collection is sure to please. Use one block shape or a combination to build impressive patterned walls for outstanding results. Option 3 The unique character of the AB Europa Collection will enhance any setting – large or small – residential or commercial. With its time worn feel it is the perfect choice to add to your outdoor living space. By use one block shape or a combination of the modular retaining wall block shapes to create impressive patterns, you can achieve outstanding results. The link to the page http://www.allanblock.com/products/europa-collection.aspx
AB Fieldstone Collection Option 1 AB Fieldstone is our “Green” retaining wall product. This two-piece system has a facing unit and an anchoring unit. When combined make for a new innovative recycled retaining wall block that is lighter-weight and user friendly. Allan Block has opened the door to many benefits that are not only Green, but Natural and Friendly as well. Option 2 Using recycled materials has allowed us to create a "green" retaining wall system that is safe for the environment and is able to use post-consumer materials without taking away from the quality of the blocks. Every AB Fieldstone facing unit is produced to emulate the look and feel of natural stone. Choose the look you want from our Series of styles. Option 3 Green - Using recycled materials, AB Fieldstone is an Eco-Friendly “Green” concrete retaining wall. Natural - With a variety of facing Series and colors available, the look of natural stone is easy to have in your own backyard. Friendly - The lighter-weight blocks make for easy installation, and with a built-in corner, there are no extra blocks needed. The universal long anchoring units allow for taller gravity walls, making the AB Fieldstone the product to choose. The link to the page http://www.allanblock.com/products/fieldstone-collection.aspx
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AB Courtyard Collection Option 1 The AB Courtyard Collection is a two-sided, free standing patio wall and post system. Easily create an outdoor “room” to your patio, custom outdoor grilling area, add built in patio seating, fire pits or ponds. The versatility of AB Courtyard allows you to build many different beautiful projects and some in just a weekend. Option 2 AB Courtyard are unique patio wall concrete blocks that allows you to build a variety of projects. Just like the building blocks of your childhood, stack them up to bring your design to life with serpentine curves, straight walls, and decorative posts, all with one simple system. Option 3 The AB Courtyard Collection is a durable, versatile and cost effective way to bring value into your landscaping. This two-sided, free standing wall system can be used in many different applications. Frame your patio to create a “room” effect that instantly creates extra seating, expand your outdoor grilling area to create a custom outdoor kitchen or simply add beautiful amenities like a fire pit or pond to upgrade your outdoor space, the possibilities are endless. The link to the page http://www.allanblock.com/products/courtyard-collection.aspx
AB Fence System Option 1 AB Fence is a mortarless, stackable fence product that offers an economical choice for security, privacy, and sound abatement. Whether used alone or integrated with stately gates and entryways, AB Fence adds protection and style to outdoor areas. Option 2 The Allan Block concrete block fence product is an attractive and economical choice for security, privacy, commercial containment and sound barrier applications that is suited for commercial, industrial, highway and residential projects. AB Fence can be used alone, or combined with other fencing products to integrate gates and entryways. Option 3 AB Fence is a mortarless, concrete block fence system that uses maintenance free interlocking concrete blocks in a post and panel design. The blocks stack together quickly for easy installation of attractive solutions for sound abatement, security, privacy and more. The system can incorporate curves and corners with ease, different colors/textures can be used together or by blending the modular shaped blocks to creates beautiful patterned projects. The link to the page http://www.allanblock.com/products/fence.aspx
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ESTIMATING Tool and apps Allan Block makes it easy to estimate your hardscape materials for your retaining wall, fence or courtyard patio seating wall projects.
o Download the estimating tool for use on your PC or Mac o Download the estimating apps for use on your tablets or phones
Each tool will calculate the amount of block, rock, grid, capstones, and other materials for all your Allan Block products. The link to the page http://www.allanblock.com/estimating/estimating-tool.aspx
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VIDEOS – each video includes the hyperlink to Youtube Promote them as a group from our webpage or link to them separately.
All Allan Block Videos http://www.allanblock.com/videos/videos.aspx
Retaining walls
How to start your retaining walls project
How to Design a Retaining Wall Project
How to Plan a Retaining Wall Project
How to Use a Compactor for Retaining Walls
How to Install a Retaining Wall Base Course
How to Step Up the Base Course of a Retaining Wall
How to Prepare for a Retaining Wall - Site Excavation
How to Build a Gravity Retaining Wall
How to Build a Curved Retaining Wall
How to Build a Reinforced Retaining Wall Using Geogrid
How to Build a Retaining Wall - With Patterns
Building In-Wall Planters or Terraced Retaining Walls
How to Build a Retaining Wall Terrrace
How to Build a Terraced Garden
How to Build Stairs in a Retaining Wall
How to Finish a Retaining Wall - Finishing Options
Courtyard patio walls
Basics
How to Build a Stackable Concrete Block Post
How to Build a Patio Seating Wall or Wall Panel
How to Build Patio Seating Walls and Posts on Soil
How to Build A Patio Seating Wall with Corners
How to Build a Curved Patio Seating Wall
How to Build Patio Walls with Posts
How to Build Strong Patio Walls
How to Cut Concrete Blocks - How to Split Blocks
How to Step Down or End Your Patio Wall
How to Build a Large Curve or Radius Patio Wall
How to Add Stabilty to Stackable Posts or Pillars
How to Add Strength to a Landscape Patio Wall
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Courtyard Weekend Projects
How To Build a Pond
How To Build an Above Ground Pond
How to Build a Round Fire Pit
How to Build a Square Fire Pit
How to Build a Courtyard Curved Bench or Planter
How to Build a Bench with Posts
How to Build an Outdoor Kitchen BBQ
How to Build a Barbeque (BBQ) Grill Surround
How to Build a Light Post with Stackable Blocks
How to Build A Plantable Entry Monument/Marker
How to Build a Landscape Entry Monument/Entrance Marker
How to Build a Patio Enclosure with Seating Walls
How to Build a Compost Bin
How to Build an Outdoor Couch
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LITERATURE – web links to AB site.
Allan Block Retaining Wall Guide for Residential up to 6 ft.
http://www.allanblock.com/literature/PDF/AB_Residential_Retaining_Walls.pdf
Allan Block Courtyard Walls Installation Guide
http://www.allanblock.com/literature/PDF/ABCourtyardInstall.pdf
Allan Block Commercial Retaining Wall Guide
http://www.allanblock.com/literature/PDF/ABCommManual.pdf
AB Fieldstone Retaining Walls Installation Guide
http://www.allanblock.com/literature/PDF/ABFieldstone2015.pdf
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Allan Block Fence Installation Guide
http://www.allanblock.com/literature/PDF/ABFenceInstallation.pdf
Design Ideas Catalog – 2016
http://www.allanblock.com/literature/PDF/DesignIdeas2016.pdf
Outdoor Living Catalog
http://www.allanblock.com/literature/PDF/OutdoorLivingbyAB.pdf
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BLOCKS – these are the trademarked names for each product.
AB Collection
Name Setback Coverage Weight Approximate Dimensions
AB Stones
Best Single Block Choice
12° 1 sq ft. approx. 11 blk per m²
75 lbs 35 kg
8 in. H x 12 in. D x 18 in. L 200mm H x 300mm D x 460mm
L
AB Classic
6° 1 sq ft. approx. 11 blk per m²
75 lbs 35 kg
8 in. H x 12 in. D x 18 in. L 200mm H x 300mm D x 460mm
L
AB Jumbo Junior
6° 0.5 sq ft. approx.
22 blk per m² 35 lbs 15 kg
8 in. H x 9.5 in. D x 9 in. L 200mm H x 240mm D x 230mm
L
AB Lite Stone
6° 0.5 sq ft. approx.
22 blk per m² 35 lbs 15 kg
4 in. H x 12 in. D x 18 in. L 100mm H x 300mm D x 460mm
L
AB Junior Lite
6° 0.25 sq ft. approx.
44 blk per m²
18 lbs 10 kg
4 in. H x 12 in. D x 9 in. L 100mm H x 300mm D x 230mm
L
AB Caps
- - 55 lbs 25 kg
4 in. H x 12 in. D x 18 in. L 100mm H x 300mm D x 460mm
L
AB Corners
- - 55 lbs 25 kg
8 in. H x 8 in. D x 16 in. L 200mm H x 200mm D x 400mm
Actual dimensions, weights and setbacks will vary by manufacturer. Check with your local distributor for exact specifications and color availability.
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AB Europa Collection
Name Setback Coverage Weight Approximate Dimensions
AB Dover
6° 1 sq ft. approx.
12 blk per m²
80 lbs 35 kg
8 in. H x 10.5 in. D x 18 in. L
200mm H x 265mm D x 460mm L
AB Palermo
6° 0.5 sq ft. approx.
22 blk per m²
35 lbs 15 kg
8 in. H x 9.5 in. D x 9 in. L
200mm H x 240mm D x 230mm L
AB Barcelona
6° 0.5 sq ft. approx.
22 blk per m²
40 lbs 20 kg
4 in. H x 10.5 in. D x 18 in. L
100mm H x 265mm D x 460mm L
AB Bordeaux
6° 0.25 sq ft. approx.
44 blk per m²
20 lbs 10 kg
4 in. H x 10.5 in. D x 9 in. L
100mm H x 265mm D x 230mm L
AB Europa Caps
- - 55 lbs 25 kg
4 in. H x 11 in. D x 18 in. L
100mm H x 280mm D x 460mm L
AB Europa Corners
- - 50 lbs 25 kg
8 in. H x 8 in. D x 16 in. L
200mm H x 200mm D x 400mm L
Actual dimensions, weights and setbacks will vary by manufacturer. Check with your local distributor for exact specifications and color availability.
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AB Fieldstone Collection
Name Setback Coverage Weight Approximate Dimensions
(H x L x D) Colors/Series
812 facing unit with SAU
SAU - short anchoring unit
6° 0.7 sq ft. approx.
16 blk per m²
60 lbs 30 kg
8 in. H x 13 in. D x 12 in. L 200mm H x 330mm D x
300mm L
Color & Series Availability is determined in each local area. Contact your local retailer for a list of available colors in your area. AB Fieldstone is currently manfuactured by a select number of Allan Block manufacturers. If AB Fieldstone is not currently being produced in your area, work with your local manufacturer to have it shipped in.
812 facing unit with LAU
LAU - long anchoring unit
6° 0.7 sq ft. approx.
16 blk per m²
90 lbs 40 kg
8 in. H x 23 in. D x 12 in. L
200mm x 585mm x 300mm
824 facing unit with SAU
SAU - short anchoring unit
6° 1.3 sq ft. approx.
8 blk per m²
125 lbs 55 kg
8 in. H x 13 in. D x 24 in. L 200mm H x 330mm D x
600mm L
824 facing unit with LAU
LAU - long anchoring unit
6° 1.3 sq ft. approx.
8 blk per m²
185 lbs 85 kg
8 in. H x 23 in. D x 24 in. L 200mm H x 585mm D x
600mm L
AB Fieldstone Cap
n/a
Actual dimensions, weights and setbacks will vary by manufacturer. Check with your local distributor for exact specifications and color availability.
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AB Courtyard Collection / AB Old Country Courtyard Collection
Name
Weight Approximate Dimensions
(H x D x L) Colors/Textures
AB Dublin
39 lbs 18 kg
6 in. x 7 in. x 16.5 in.
150 mm x 180 mm x 420 mm
Color Availability is determined in each local area. Contact your local retailer for a list of available colors in your area. Available in the classic cut stone look of Courtyard or the tumbled old world look of Old Country CourtyardS
AB York
20 lbs 9 kg
6 in. x 7 in. & 7.5 in. x 9
in. 150mm x 180mm & 190mm x 230mm
AB Corner Block
42 lbs 19 kg
6 in. x 7 in. x 15 in. & 15.5
in. 150mm x 180mm x 375mm & 400mm
AB Wall Cap
22 lbs 10 kg
3.5 in. x 10 in. x 7 in. &
9.25 in. 90mm x 250mm x 180mm
& 235mm
AB Wall Post Cap
70 lbs 32 kg
3 in. x 12 in. x 24 in.
75mm x 305mm x 610mm
Actual dimensions, weights and setbacks will vary by manufacturer. Check with your local distributor for exact specifications and color availability.
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AB Fence System
Name Weight Approximate Dimensions
AB Fence Post Block
70 lbs 35 kg
8 in. H x 12 in. D x 18 in. L 200mm H x 305mm D x 460mm L
AB Fence Panel Block
50 lbs 25 kg
8 in. H x 6 in. D x 18 in. L 200mm H x 150mm D x 460mm L
AB Fence Lite Panel Block
25 lbs 10 kg
4 in. H x 6 in. D x 18 in. L 100mm H x 150mm D x 460mm L
AB Fence Half Panel Block
25 lbs 10 kg
8 in. H x 6 in. D x 9 in. L 200mm H x 150mm D x 230mm L
AB Fence Half Lite Panel Block
13 lbs 5 kg
4 in. H x 6 in. D x 9 in. L 100mm H x 150mm D x 230mm L
AB Fence Corner Block
50 lbs 25 kg
8 in. H x 12 in. D x 12 in. L 200mm H x 305mm D x 305mm L
AB Fence Cap Block
60 lbs 30 kg
5 in. H x 12 in. D x 18 in. L 130mm H x 305mm D x 460mm L
Actual dimensions, weights and setbacks will vary by manufacturer. Check with your local distributor for exact specifications and color availability.
