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Anchor™ Product Installation Tools

Consult our Anchor Wall product installation guides and videos below, including tutorials and concrete block retaining wall installation instructions. Find tips on how to build freestanding and retaining walls, how to install columns on freestanding walls and retaining walls and how to cut retaining wall blocks.

How-To Videos

How to Build a Small Retaining Wall
Building a small retaining wall is easier than you think! Let this short video help you get started.
The Anchorplex™ Retaining Wall System
The Anchorplex™ retaining wall system offers a unique, nonconventional solution to problematic wall construction sites. It is a retaining wall built with Anchor™ products and self-compacting structural backfill specified by Anchor Wall Systems, and backed by engineering support tools developed by Anchor. When used in combination with blocks of the appropriate shape, the structural backfill attaches itself to the wall facing, effectively extending the depth and increasing the mass of the facing. In addition to reinforcing the block facing, the structural backfill zone also serves as the required drainage zone. Using the Anchorplex retaining wall system completely eliminates the need for the construction of a mechanically stabilized earth zone behind the wall facing and requires substantially less excavation than is usually necessary in grid-reinforced wall construction. Because of these efficiencies and the design flexibility afforded with the Anchorplex system, millions of square feet of such walls have been installed and are successfully performing worldwide. Information in this section is typical and should not be used for construction without the seal, when required, of a registered Professional Engineer in the state in which the wall will be constructed.
How to Cut Retaining Wall Blocks
Basic information on how to cut retaining wall blocks.
Capping a Small Retaining Wall
How to add a finishing touch to a small retaining wall using cap units.
How to Install a Retaining Wall Outside Curve
Learn how to build a retaining wall with an outside curve and quick tips for calculating the radius of the top course of the wall. Anchor Wall Systems offers a variety of retaining wall systems that can be used to enhance your hardscape project. Visit www.anchorwall.com for more information.
How to Install a Retaining Wall Outside 90 Degree Corner
Follow these step-by-step animated instructions to learn how to build a retaining wall with an outside 90 degree corner. This video explains how to lay a base course and subsequent courses in a staggered bond. Visit www.anchorwall.com for more information.
How to Install a Retaining Wall Inside 90 Degree Corner
Follow these step-by-step animated instructions to learn how to build a retaining wall with an inside 90 degree corner. This video explains how to lay a base course and subsequent courses in a staggered bond. Visit www.anchorwall.com for more information.
How to Install a Retaining Wall Inside Curve
Learn how to build a retaining wall with an inside curve. Anchor Wall Systems offers a variety of retaining wall systems that can be used to enhance your hardscape project. Visit www.anchorwall.com for more information.
Torpedo Base Block by Anchor Wall Systems
Discover how you can save time and money with improved jobsite efficiency by using the Torpedo® base block. This strong, functional block is a great foundation for use with Anchor™ freestanding and retaining wall products.
Landings Step Unit by Anchor Wall Systems
Add grand style to entrances and stairways with the Landings step unit, which emulates beautiful quarried limestone. The step unit features a unique “nesting” feature on the risers that allows the steps to be installed with a seamless joint for a landing, as well as smooth ends for longer tread.
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Instruction Guides

Installation Guide Construction Guide: Anchorplex™ System with Artisana™ Retaining Wall System Anchorplex™ System with Vertica® Retaining Wall Systems Installation Instructions, Torpedo® Base Block View All Downloads

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