Wall Installation Archives

How to Build a Retaining Wall

Installation Manuals, Wall Installation

Retaining walls are a critical part of many landscaping projects and must be constructed properly. When planning, you must take into account several factors including wall height, the slope of the area above the wall, water drainage patterns and more.

Segmental Retaining Walls Technical Guide

Wall Installation

This guide provides a technical overview of the various segmental retaining wall systems that Unilock offers.

SienaStone Installation Guide

Garden & Retaining Walls, Wall Installation

This comprehensive guide provides an overview of the SienaStone Wall System and details construction of retaining walls, corners, curves, incorporating fences & rails, steps, and terraces.

Advanced Training: Structural Retaining Wall Options by Risi Stone

Wall Installation

This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the various structural options for segmental retaining walls.

Basic Retaining Wall Construction by Risi Stone

Wall Installation

This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of proper construction of a segmental retaining wall.

Basic Segmental Retaining Wall Training by Risi Stone

Wall Installation

This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the concepts & principles of segmental retaining walls.

Building Heavy Duty Walls

Wall Installation

RisiStone is an engineering firm that has developed and patented a variety of innovative retaining wall systems that Unilock produces under license. In this video, Erin Baun, from Unilock, and Eric Jonasson, the Assistant Manager from RisiStone, discuss and demonstrate how to build heavy-duty walls.

PisaSmooth Retaining Wall Installation Manual

Garden & Retaining Walls, Wall Installation

PisaSmooth is a sleek modern wall system designed to perform for both residential and commercial applications. This comprehensive manual details all the assembly and construction aspects of the system to construct walls, planters and steps.

Pisa2 and RomanPisa Installation Guide

Garden & Retaining Walls, Wall Installation

This comprehensive guide provides an overview of Pisa2 and RomanPisa Wall Systems and details construction of retaining walls, corners, curves, steps, terraces, and pillars.

Rivercrest Wall System Product Guide

Garden & Retaining Walls, Wall Installation

This product guide will show you how to leverage the unique features of Rivercrest Wall system; so you can construct walls, planters and features, in less time and with fewer cuts.

Rivercrest Installation

Garden & Retaining Walls, Wall Installation

Rivercrest Wall provides the look of natural stone, with more consistent dimensions for an easier installation. This video will teach you the basics of how to install Rivercrest Wall, as well as some advanced techniques that will will enhance your project.

Lineo Installation

Wall Installation

This video will teach you the basics of how to install Lineo Dimensional Wall, as well as three additional installation techniques to achieve different finished looks using Lineo Dimensional Wall.

Benefits of Base Units

Wall Installation

This video demonstrates how to incorporate Universal Base Units to improve speed, stability, and flexibility of your landscape wall installation.

Wall Base Construction – Segment 4: Bases for Landscape Features

Vertical Feature Installation, Wall Installation

This video will teach you how bases for pillars, grill islands, and other landscape features differ from landscape walls, so you can incorporate these elements into your projects with confidence. This video is segment 4 of a 4 part series.

Wall Base Construction – Segment 3: Leveling and Placing Wall Units

Wall Installation

This video demonstrates five different methods of leveling for the base course of your landscape wall installation, so you can choose the method that is best for you and your project. This video is segment 3 of a 4 part series.

Wall Base Construction – Segment 2: Base Materials and Compaction

Wall Installation

This video explains the role that a proper base plays for long-term performance of a landscape wall, and the type of base material that should be used. This video is segment 2 of a 4 part series.

Wall Base Construction – Segment 1: Excavation

Wall Installation

This video will show you how to properly excavate for your landscape wall projects, including how to calculate excavation depth and width. This video is segment 1 of a 4 part series.

DriveGrid Benefits

Paver & Slab Installation, Wall Installation

This video will educate you on the mechanics and benefits of Unilock DriveGrid, and show you how it can be used for more than just driveways. This includes the video DriveGrid – Segment 1: How the System Works.

Retaining Wall Engineering: Why You Should Have It For Any Wall Over 3.5 Feet

Wall Installation

The design of large walls should always be reviewed by a qualified, licensed engineer before construction begins—Unilock recommends this, and it’s required by many municipalities depending on a wall’s height.

UVision Tutorials – Inserting U-Cara Modules

U-Cara Installation, Uvision 3D Tutorials, Wall Installation

Inserting components from the U-Cara Modular System is as easy as the click of a mouse in Uvision. With over 200 modules to chose from you can design an outdoor living area in seconds.