paversandretainingwalls Your landscaping guide | Victoria Season 2010
welcometopavers contents Guided tour of a typical page
02
paving How to choose pavers
03
General tips
04 w Ne k Loo
Stylestone™ ™
Promenade
w Ne ur lo Co
Abode® ®
Aspenstone
05 w Ne ur lo Co
07 09
w Ne ur lo Co
Bradstone®
11 13
™
Stoneworks
15
Handipave™+ Classicpave™
16
™
River Pebble
17
Accessories
18
Basic guide to laying pavers
19
Caring for your pavers
20
Retaining walls
21–34
Boral’s extensive variety of pavers perfects every outdoor design scheme – from stylish patios and courtyards to smart pool surrounds, driveways and garden paths. Whether you are dreaming of a contemporary space or a more traditional look, the Boral range will inspire and stimulate ideas. Available in a choice of sizes, formats, colours and finishes, our pavers ensure that establishing your individual style at home has never been easier.
Front cover: River Pebble™ and Hadrian Wall™ This page image: Aspenstone® cappuccino.
abode速 latte
02
abode速 linen
Take a guided tour of a typical paver page All our product pages are laid out in a consistent manner to assist with easy selection of Boral products.
Page number and product identification
Application icons legend These products are recommended for the indicated applications (subject to appropriate laying systems and site conditions)
All product drawing dimensions are represented in millimetres
Paver laying patterns
Colour and texture swatches
bradstone速 gironde
15
16
Bradstone® Old Town
Stoneworks™
Handipave™
17
18
Geo-Fix™
13
River Pebble™
11
Classicpave™
09
Aspenstone®
Applications
07
Abode®
Product name
05
Promenade™
Page number
Stylestone™
03 howtochoosepavers 16
small
large
Pedestrian (paths, patios, courtyards) b
a
Domestic driveways Pools Bullnose (for steps and pool surrounds) Pre-sealed* Paver shape
Step 1 Gather ideas on the look you want to achieve. Look through this brochure
large
Paver size^
large
large
large
large
large
small
a. Handipave™ 50mm thick pavers only. b. Promenade™ 300mm x 300mm x 50mm only. * Pre-sealed pavers: During the manufacturing process a fine mist of penetrative sealer is sprayed onto the pavers. This assists in minimising the short-term absorption of stains only. For maximum ongoing protection, Boral recommends that all pavers should be sealed with a quality penetrating sealer following installation. Please check with a qualified tradesperson for advice on this process. Boral does not accept liability for stained or damaged pavers.
and also obtain a free copy of the latest
^ Small pavers are less than 300mm x 300mm. Large pavers are larger than or equal to 300mm x 300mm.
Boral Outdoor Design Guide.
Step 2: Use the table above to find the paver that is recommended for your particular need.
1m
Measure your area to be paved to determine quantity of pavers required. This area is simply calculated by length (m) x width (m) = area (m2) for basic square or rectangular spaces (m = metres). Area 2m
3m
2m
1m
1m
For odd shapes, break your area into sections. 1) 5m x 3m = 15m2
1
2
3
3m
4m 5m
2) 4m x 2m = 8m2 3) 3m x 4m = 12m2 Total = 35m2
For triangular areas: 1/2 x base (m) x height (m) = area (m2) 3m
Step 3
e.g. 1/2 x 4m x 3m = 6m2
4m
(Allow up to 10% extra pavers for wastage such as cuts and breakages.)
You can also measure your area using our on-line calculator. Go to www.boral.com.au/pavingcalc
stoneworks™ travertine chalk
Step 4
04
bradstone® gironde
Select the paver size you prefer. Large format pavers are larger 50
than or equal to 300mm (length) x 300mm (width) and small format pavers are less than 300 x 300mm. (Bullnose pavers have a rounded edge along one face of
200 100 small format rectangular paver
the paver, making them ideal for steps and pool edges.) 40
Step 5
Select a colour that complements your area, home and surroundings.
400
400
large format square paver
40 400
400
large format bull nose paver lighter hues
Step 6
darker hues
Choose to D.I.Y. or hire a professional contractor. Refer to page 19 for a basic guide to laying pavers. A more comprehensive “Boral Guide to Laying Pavers” is also available at www.boral.com.au/landscaping. Locate your nearest store by simply visiting www.boral.com.au/storelocator and enter your postcode.
general tips Tip 1
Boral recommends that even pre-sealed pavers be resealed with a quality penetrating sealer following installation.
Tip 2
When paving a small space keep the design simple and use a neutral coloured, large format paver to create a sense of space.
Tip 3
Paved paths help direct traffic and reduce the amount of dirt carried into your home.
Tip 4
To make a path appear more substantial, use a stretcher bond laying pattern across the width of the path. See pattern on page 6.
Tip 5
Keep labour costs down by clearing the area and removing grass, existing pavers and potting any plants you want to keep.
Tip 6
Print out a planning grid from www.boral.com.au/plangrid to help you draw a rough plan of your garden.
Tip 7
Paved areas should fall away from buildings and towards areas where run-off can be absorbed by plants. Start at the bottom and pave up the slope.
FACE OF BEACH OR THE SLATE TEXTURE OF QUARRY.
WILL INFUSE A SLEEK, MODERN LOOK WITH EITHER THE SMOOTH
SMART AND ELEGANT, THESE SQUARE, LARGE FORMAT PAVERS
05 stylestone TM
w Ne ok Lo
stylestone™ dune quarry
SUITABLE FOR: PEDESTRIAN (PATHS, PATIOS, COURTYARDS) POOLS BULLNOSE (FOR STEPS AND POOL SURROUNDS)
sandbank quarry
sandstone quarry
dune quarry
40 400
400
STANDARD 6.25 units per m2
40
400
400
PATTERNS
STACK BOND 45ยบ
BEACH
QUARRY
BULLNOSE 2.5 units per lineal metre
w Ne ur lo Co SANDSTONE
SANDSTONE
SANDBANK
SANDBANK
DUNE
DUNE
w Ne ur lo o C
w Ne ur lo o C STRETCHER BOND
sandbank beach
Boral recommends that even pre-sealed pavers be resealed with a quality penetrating sealer following installation.
ENHANCE EVERYDAY LIVING AND IS PERFECTLY PRICED TO SUIT MODERATE BUDGETS.
THIS LARGE, SQUARE FORMAT PAVING RANGE FEATURES SIMPLE, CLEAN LINES TO
07 promenade TM
sandune
SUITABLE FOR: PEDESTRIAN (PATHS, PATIOS, COURTYARDS) DOMESTIC DRIVEWAYS* POOLS
sandune
sahara
sandune
50 300
300
SMALL STANDARD* 11.1 units per m2
50 400
400
STANDARD 6.25 units per m2
CHARCOAL
^TERRACOTTA
PAPERBARK
PATTERNS
STACK BOND 45º
SAHARA
SANDUNE ^Only available in 300 x 300
promenade™ charcoal and arena ® wall in nougat
Boral recommends that even pre-sealed pavers be resealed with a quality penetrating sealer following installation.
AFFORDABLE STYLE AND CLEAN LINES TO EVERY ALFRESCO SETTING.
THIS SMART, FASHIONABLE RANGE OF CONTEMPORARY PAVERS BRINGS
09 abode 速
abode速 latte
SUITABLE FOR: PEDESTRIAN (PATHS, PATIOS, COURTYARDS) POOLS BULLNOSE (FOR STEPS AND POOL SURROUNDS)
linen
linen
biscotti
40
450
450
STANDARD 4.94 units per m2
40
450
450
BULLNOSE 2.22 units per lineal metre
BISCOTTI
PATTERNS LATTE
STACK BOND 45ยบ
latte and latte bullnose
LINEN
Boral recommends that even pre-sealed pavers be resealed with a quality penetrating sealer following installation.
CREATED IN NEUTRAL TONES, EACH PAVER HAS A WASHED STONE TEXTURE.
FEEL OF STONE IN A SOPHISTICATED LARGE RECTANGULAR FORMAT.
THIS RANGE IS DESIGNED TO EMULATE THE TRADITIONAL COLOUR AND
11 aspenstone 速
SUITABLE FOR: PEDESTRIAN (PATHS, PATIOS, COURTYARDS) POOLS BULLNOSE (FOR STEPS AND POOL SURROUNDS)
aspenstone® vanilla
aspenstone® buttermilk
40
600 400
STANDARD 4.17 units per m2
40
600 400
BULLNOSE 1.67 units per lineal metre
PATTERNS
w Ne ur lo o C
VANILLA STRETCHER BOND
w Ne ur lo Co
CAPPUCCINO HERRINGBONE 90°
HERRINGBONE 45º
aspenstone® buttermilk
BUTTERMILK
Boral recommends that even pre-sealed pavers be resealed with a quality penetrating sealer following installation.
13 bradstone
ÂŽ
old town random pattern
300 x 300 x 40mm
450 x 300 x 40mm
600 x 300 x 40mm
1.5m BradstoneÂŽ Old Town random pattern
1.350m
is comprised of three sizes – 300 x 300 x 40mm, 450 x 300 x 40mm and 600 x 300 x 40mm. Sold in 6m2 and 12m2 packs.
1 standard unit
Also available is a matching 450 x 310 x 40mm bullnose paver to provide a stunning finish to gironde old town random range
swimming pool edges and steps.
1 standard unit 12m2 = 6 standard units = 1 pallet
SUITABLE FOR: PEDESTRIAN (PATHS, PATIOS, COURTYARDS) POOLS BULLNOSE (FOR STEPS AND POOL SURROUNDS)
gironde cobbles
gironde old town random range
grey green cobbles
40 450 300
OLD TOWN – STANDARD 7.4 units per m2 Sold individually
40 450 310
OLD TOWN – BULLNOSE 2.2 units per lineal metre
50 450
300
COBBLESTONE 7.4 units per m2 OLD TOWN RANDOM RANGE Sold as a set of 3*
40
600 300
GREY GREEN
OLD TOWN – LARGE*
40 450 300
OLD TOWN – MEDIUM*
40 300
300
OLD TOWN – SMALL*
grey green old town random range
GIRONDE
Boral recommends that even pre-sealed pavers be resealed with a quality penetrating sealer following installation.
SUITABLE FOR: PEDESTRIAN (PATHS, PATIOS, COURTYARDS) POOLS BULLNOSE (FOR STEPS
15 stoneworks
AND POOL SURROUNDS)
TM
40
400
400
STANDARD – Sandstone – Limestone 6.25 units per m2
sandstone 40
400
400
MASTER STONEMASONS FOR CENTURIES, NO TWO PAVERS ARE THE SAME.
EMULATING THE NATURALLY-AGED APPEARANCE OF STONE, AS CUT BY
STANDARD BULLNOSE – Sandstone – Limestone 2.5 units per lineal metre
40
500
500
limestone
LARGE – Travertine 4 units per m2
40
500
LARGE BULLNOSE – Travertine 2 units per lineal metre
PATTERNS
STACK BOND 45º
limestone
500
LIMESTONE
SANDSTONE
TRAVERTINE
Boral recommends that even pre-sealed pavers be resealed with a quality penetrating sealer following installation.
SUITABLE FOR: PEDESTRIAN (PATHS, PATIOS, COURTYARDS) DOMESTIC DRIVEWAYS*
16 handi+ ™
classicpave
TM
40 200
200
HANDIPAVE™ 200/40 2 bevel 25 units per m2 handipave™ sandune 40 390
190
HANDIPAVE™ 190/40 Square edge 13.5 units per m2
40
50 200
HANDIPAVE™ 300/40 4 bevel 11.1 units per m2
CLASSICPAVE™ 2 bevel 50 units per m2
50 300
100
300
HANDIPAVE™ BULLNOSE 300/50*
CLASSICPAVE
300
HANDIPAVE
300
CHARCOAL
PATTERNS
SAHARA
STRETCHER BOND
SANDUNE
BASKETWEAVE
handipave™ charcoal with classicpave™ sahara feature
STACK BOND 45º
PAPERBARK
Boral recommends that even pre-sealed pavers be resealed with a quality penetrating sealer following installation.
SUITABLE FOR: PEDESTRIAN (PATHS, PATIOS, COURTYARDS)
17 riverpebble
™
w Ne uct d Pro
40 408
408
STANDARD 6 units per m2
40 408
408
NATURAL LOOKING PATTERN IN ANY OUTDOOR SETTING.
THE DISTINCTIVE PEBBLE SHAPES AND SIZES CREATE A
SIDE UNIT 2.45 units per lineal metre
40 408
408
CORNER UNIT
w Ne uct d Pro
Geo-Fix Geo Fix™ Get the look by using Geo-Fix™, a ready to use paving joint mortar.
SUITABLE FOR: CONCRETE PAVERS RETAINING WALL FACES STONE SETS
18 accessories
COBBLES NATURAL STONE
For more information visit www.boral.com.au/geofix or www.boral.com.au/ guidetolayingpavers
™
Geo-Fix
w Ne uct d Pro
Coverage Join Width
Ready to use, air-cured permanent joint filler for pavers and retaining wall faces. No need to mix or dilute, simply scatter, sweep and leave.
Depth 25mm – (m2 per tub) 300x300mm
400x400mm
450x450mm
5mm
6.5m
8.5m
11m
6mm
5.5m2
7m2
9.5m2
7mm
2
4.5m
2
6m
8mm
4m2
5.25m2
2
2
2
11.25m2 9.25m2 2
8.25m
8m2
7.25m2
7m2
9mm
3.5m
4.75m
6m
6.25m2
10mm
3.25m2
4.25m2
5.5m2
5.5m2
2
2
2
Paving Application
01 scatter
02 sweep
03 leave
02 sweep
03 leave
Walling Application
01 apply
500x500mm
19 basicguidetolayingpavers
Download a detailed guide on www.boral.com.au/ guidetolayingpavers or see how its done on video www.boral.com.au/ paving_guide_video
01 prepare the site
02 add the bedding sand
Excavate the area to be paved to allow for the base layer (generally 100 -150mm thick of road base), bedding sand (generally 30mm thick coarse washed river sand) and the paver thickness. Establish falls and levels using a spirit level on the screen board. Spread the road base to an even thickness and compact using a mechanical plate compactor.
Spread and screed the bedding sand. The easiest way to screed sand is to use two guides (screed rails) and a screeding board (e.g. a flat piece of timber). Establish bedding tracks with the screeding board.
03 level the surface
04 set the lines
Bed the screed rails into the bedding sand. Drag the screeding board in a sawing motion from side to side across the rails to create a firm, flat laying surface.
Set string lines at right angles to establish paving lines. These will help keep the joints straight for that truly professional look.
05 begin the laying
06 cut pavers
Start laying along the longest straight edge of the designated area and lay whole pavers first. Leave 3-5mm between pavers to allow for jointing sand (unless the pavers have nibs).
Cut and position part-pavers if the job requires them. Edge restraints prevent the pavers from moving – refer to the “Boral Guide to Laying Pavers� for more details.
20
stoneworks™ sandstone
07 fill the joints
Caring for your pavers
Sweep jointing sand over the finished dry paving, ensuring that all joints are full.
•
Sweep regularly with a stiff bristled broom to keep pavers free from debris.
•
For maximum protection we suggest pavers are sealed after installation
prevention is better than cure
with a penetrating sealer. Please check with a reputable sealing company for advice. •
Seal pavers with a penetrating sealer before grouting to avoid grout smears.
•
Re-seal pavers as required paying extra attention to heavy wear areas and salt-water locations.
•
During construction, cover the paved areas to protect against damage.
•
Protect your pavers against possible staining from mortar, oxides, cement and rust.
•
Do not use acid to clean pavers.
•
Do not use high pressure cleaning apparatus to clean pavers.
•
In all cases, attempt to clean a stain before it hardens or dries.
If a stain occurs, follow some simple steps:
08 finishing touches Compact the surface, add more jointing sand, sweep off excess and repeat. Remember to always use a rubber mat or carpet beneath the plate compactor to prevent damage to the pavers.
•
Assess type of stain carefully before taking action (incorrect assessment of stain can cause the stain to be more difficult to remove).
•
If stain cannot be accurately assessed, conduct a trial process on a small portion of stained area to determine most appropriate action.
•
Do not use acid to remove stains under any circumstances.
* Efflorescence occurs naturally in cement based products. ^ Subject to water restrictions in your area. * Pre-sealed pavers: During the manufacturing process a fine mist of penetrative sealer is sprayed onto the pavers. This assists in minimising the short-term absorption of stains only. For maximum ongoing protection, Boral recommends that all pavers should be sealed with a quality penetrating sealer following installation. Please check with a qualified tradesperson for advice on this process. Boral does not accept liability for stained or damaged pavers.
Utilise the guide below on some stain removal solutions. PROBLEM
SUGGESTED CLEANING METHOD
Efflorescence* (White powdery deposit)
Brush first with a stiff bristled broom. Then hose^ with clean water. Weathering will eventually stop this process from occurring.
Leaves and Bark
Use a neutral or organic cleaner diluted with water then hose down.
Algae
Mix 10 parts water with 1 part white vinegar. Leave 10 minutes on paver then hose down before solution dries.
Red Wine
Use a neutral or organic cleaner diluted with water then hose down.
Food Stains
Use a neutral or organic cleaner diluted with water then hose down.
Chewing Gum
Freeze with dry ice and remove with a spatula.
Ivy Suckers
Apply a heat gun to the suckers until they go hard. Allow them to cool and dry, then scrub them off with a stiff brush.
21 welcometowalls contents Guided tour of a typical page
22
retaining walls How to choose a wall & General tips
23 w Ne uct d Pro
Manhattan® w Ne uct d Pro
®
Arena
Edgestone®
24 25 26
®
Garden Wall
27
Country Manor®
28
®
Heathstone
+ Heathstone Grande® ®
Pyrmont
w Ne k Loo
29 31
Keystone®
33
How to build a wall
34
Contact us
35
The Boral range of landscaping walls can transform the outdoors, creating beautiful garden edges, terraces and ponds. A variety of textured surfaces, colours and sizes provides homeowners with an array of choice for a stylish finish. With options for both straight and curved walls, many of the products feature unique interlocking systems for easy installation. handipave™ charcoal with classicpave™ sahara feature
heathstone速 portstone
22
heathstone速 hawkesbury yellow
Take a guided tour of a typical retaining wall page All our product pages are laid out in a consistent manner to assist with easy selection of Boral products.
Page number and product identification
Application icons legend These products are recommended for the indicated applications (subject to appropriate laying systems and site conditions)
All product drawing dimensions are represented in millimetres
Typical cross section of a retaining wall
Colour and texture/ finish swatches
pyrmont速 hawkesbury yellow
23 howtochooseawall Keystone®**
33
Pyrmont®**
31
Heathstone Grande®
29
Heathstone®
29
Country Manor®
28
Gardenwall®
Max. wall height (mm)*
27
Edgestone®
Applications
26
Arena®
Product name
25
Manhattan™
24
Page number
584
685
375
1125
1000
972
972
1200
1200
Straight walls Curved walls Corners Flushface profile
general tips
Angled face profile
Tip 1
Block face size
Rule of thumb: the higher the retaining wall, the greater the need for engineering assistance.*
Tip 2
medium medium small medium various medium large
large
large
* Maximum wall heights in good soils (gravels, sandy gravels, crushed sandstone). ** Pyrmont® and Keystone® can be built up to 12m high when designed by a suitably qualified engineer and combined with soil reinforcement. Please contact your Boral representative for more information.
Raised garden beds using Heathstone® are easy to maintain and provide extra
Step 1
Gather ideas on the look you want to achieve. Look through this brochure and also obtain a free copy
seating in your garden.
of the latest Boral Outdoor Design Guide.
Tip 3
Mark out the location of curved walls first with either curved capping, rope
Step 2: Use the table above to determine which retaining wall is most suitable for your particular application.
or a garden hose to assist in working
1. Determine the height you want to achieve.
out the exact wall length.
Tip 4
– do you want curves, corners or a straight wall?
Know your soil type when planning retaining walls.
Tip 5
2. Determine which design you want
Step 3
Select a colour that complements your area, home and
Step 4
Choose to D.I.Y. or hire a contractor. Refer to page 32
surroundings such as other homes in your street.
In areas subject to vandalism, it is recommended that the top units are secured using a construction adhesive
for tips on installing a retaining wall.
such as Liquid Nails (for Gardenwall® and Edgestone®).
Note: Please consult with regulating council for local design requirements prior to the construction of any retaining wall. Councils in general require that retaining walls be designed and certified by a suitably qualified engineer where the wall is over 0.5m in height and/or where there is a surcharge loading, such as a driveway, house or other structure near the wall.
SUITABLE FOR: MAX. WALL HEIGHT
584mm
STRAIGHT WALLS CORNERS
24 manhattan
STEPS
TM
146
w Ne k Loo
200
225
STANDARD UNIT 30.7 units per m2
portstone 146
88
200
CORNER UNIT
PORTSTONE
CHARCOAL No loads are to be located within 1.0 metre from behind the top unit Dish drain to direct surface run off 100mm top soil (eg. mulch) 584mm Max. height (see table)
Backfill to be placed and compacted in block layers 150mm wide layer of drainage material 100mm diameter subsoil pipe
30mm
Compacted coarse sand or road base Firm undisturbed ground
100mm 350mm
TYPICAL CROSS SECTION manhattan™ wall in portstone and promenade™ pavers in charcoal
Please note: Backfill should be no higher than the top of the retaining wall.
SUITABLE FOR: MAX. WALL HEIGHT
685mm
STRAIGHT WALLS CORNER
25 arena
STEPS
® arena nougat with promenade sahara pavers ®
®
w Ne uct d Pro
137
220
225
STANDARD UNIT 32.40 units per m2
arena fudge ®
137
108
220
CORNER UNIT
PAPERBARK
LIGHTWEIGHT, COST-EFFECTIVE AND HASSLE-FREE
ARENA TICKS ALL THE RIGHT BOXES –IT’S
NOUGAT
FUDGE No loads are to be located within 1.0 metre from behind the top unit Dish drain to direct surface run off 100mm top soil (eg. mulch)
Backfill to be placed and compacted in block layers 150mm wide layer of drainage material 100mm diameter subsoil pipe
30mm
Compacted coarse sand or road base Firm undisturbed ground
100mm 350mm
TYPICAL CROSS SECTION arena® fudge with aspenstone® vanilla pavers and bullnose
(Max 5 blocks high)
Please note: Backfill should be no higher than the top of the retaining wall.
SUITABLE FOR: MAX. WALL HEIGHT
375mm
STRAIGHT WALLS CURVED WALLS
26 edgestone
速
120
140 125
160
120
140
light sands 125
SPLITFACE, IT PROVIDES A MODERN VERTICAL FACE FOR LOW-RISE WALLS OR GARDEN EDGING.
EFFORTLESS STYLE. WITH AN ADAPTABLE, DOUBLE SIDED WALL ARRANGEMENT AND A SHARP FRAMED
THIS STRAIGHTFORWARD INTERLOCKING SYSTEM IS SMALL AND LIGHT TO HANDLE, PROVIDING
STANDARD UNIT 50 units per m2
160
CAP UNIT 7.14 units per lineal metre
LIGHT SANDS
HAWKESBURY YELLOW
TYPICAL CROSS SECTION hawkesbury yellow
Please note: Backfill should be no higher than the top of the retaining wall.
CHARCOAL
SUITABLE FOR: MAX. WALL HEIGHT
1125mm
STRAIGHT WALLS CURVED WALLS
27 gardenwall
速
125
305
228
STANDARD UNIT 26.3 units per m2
CURVED WALLS, THIS IS A SIMPLE SYSTEM TO INSTALL WHERE ONE BLOCK FITS ALL.
A VERSATILE DESIGN WITH A CURVED SPLITFACE SUITABLE FOR BOTH STRAIGHT AND
paperbark
HAWKESBURY YELLOW
PAPERBARK
CHARCOAL
light sands
TYPICAL CROSS SECTION
PORTSTONE
SUITABLE FOR: MAX. WALL HEIGHT
1000mm
STRAIGHT WALLS CURVED WALLS
28 countrymanor
CORNERS
®
COUNTRY MANOR RANGE Sold as a set of 3* 250 400
150
LARGE UNIT* 8.33 sets per m2 manor
250
ATMOSPHERE TO THE OUTDOOR LIVING AREA. THEY UTILISE A SPECIAL INTERLOCKING PIN SYSTEM.
VISUALLY WITH RUGGED, NEW LOOKDISTINCTIVE, THAT SUITED THE AAGE OF THERUSTIC HOME.LOOK, THESE RANDOM SIZED BLOCKS BRING A RURAL
BRADSTONE® GAVE THE COURTYARD A REFRESHING
350
300
150 250
MEDIUM UNIT* 150
250
150
100
SMALL UNIT* 200 350 350 75 200
310
CAP UNIT 3.63 units per lineal metre
CAP UNIT
TYPICAL CROSS SECTION – SLOPED
TYPICAL CROSS SECTION – VERTICAL Please note: Backfill should be no higher than the top of the retaining wall.
MANOR
WALLS AND IS PRESENTED IN BOTH STANDARD AND GRANDE FORMATS.
CAN BE USED FOR CURVES, CORNERS AND STEPS, AND CAN CREATE STRAIGHT AND CAPPED
CONTEMPORARY LINES. PRACTICAL AND EASY TO INSTALL, THIS HIGHLY ADAPTABLE RANGE
THIS REFINED RANGE, WITH A SHARP FRAMED SPLITFACE, IS IDEAL FOR CREATING SMART
29 heathstone 速
+heathstonegrande
速
SUITABLE FOR: MAX. WALL HEIGHT
972mm
STRAIGHT WALLS CURVED WALLS CORNERS* STEPS
portstone
portstone
hawkesbury yellow
162
162 280
220 280
STANDARD UNIT 28.1 units per m2
440
GRANDE UNIT 14.5 units per m2
162 162 380
280
STANDARD CORNER UNIT
440 220
GRANDE CORNER UNIT 60 225
340
SPLITFACE CAP 4.44 units per lineal metre
50 600 300
DOUBLE-SIDED PREMIUM ROCKFACE CAP 1.66 units per lineal metre
50 300
300
PREMIUM ROCKFACE CORNER CAP 3.33 units per lineal metre
HAWKESBURY YELLOW
CHARCOAL
TYPICAL CROSS SECTION heathstone速 portstone
Please note: Backfill should be no higher than the top of the retaining wall.
PORTSTONE
TO SIX METRES HIGH.
SHARP FRAMED SPLITFACE WHICH MAKE IT SUITABLE FOR PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED WALLS UP
COMBINING ELEGANCE WITH DURABILITY, THIS OPTION HAS A UNIQUE INTERLOCKING SYSTEM AND
31 pyrmont 速
portstone
SUITABLE FOR: MAX. WALL HEIGHT
1.2m
STRAIGHT WALLS CURVED WALLS
portstone
hawkesbury yellow
200
300
w Ne k Loo
455
STANDARD UNIT 11 units per m2
200
w Ne k Loo
455
227
CORNER UNIT 90º Left and right hand corners sold separately
60 340
225
STANDARD CAP 4.44 units per lineal metre
50 600 300
DOUBLE-SIDED PREMIUM ROCKFACE CAP 1.66 units per lineal metre
* For higher walls please contact Boral for information on building Keystone® or Pyrmont® retaining walls with soil reinforcement.
CHARCOAL
HAWKESBURY YELLOW
TYPICAL CROSS SECTION portstone
Please note: Backfill should be no higher than the top of the retaining wall.
PORTSTONE
SUITABLE FOR: MAX. WALL HEIGHT
1.2m
STRAIGHT WALLS CURVED WALLS
33 keystone
速
200
315
455
CURVED UNIT 11 units per m2 almond 100
275
455
CURVED CAP 2.2 units per lineal metre
AND IS BEST SUITED TO PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED WALLS UP TO 12M HIGH.
AND CURVED SPLITFACE, IT FEATURES A UNIQUE INTERLOCKING PIN SYSTEM
A STRONG AND SECURE WALLING OPTION, AVAILABLE IN BOTH FLUSHFACE
200
315
455
STRAIGHT UNIT 11 units per m2
100
275
455
STRAIGHT CAP 2.2 units per lineal metre
* For higher walls please contact Boral for information on building Keystone速 or Pyrmont速 retaining walls with soil reinforcement.
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Please note: Backfill should be no higher than the top of the retaining wall.
NATURAL GREY
34 howtobuildawall 01 locate your wall
02 prepare the site
03 backfill and compact
Mark out the ground where your wall will be located (either by marking with stakes and a string line or by marking a line on the ground with spray paint). Excavate trench then compact roadbase into trench to form a levelling pad. Go to www.boral.com.au/wallcalc to calculate how many blocks you require.
Place blocks side by side on the levelling pad using a string line along the back of the units for alignment. Level each unit side to side and front to back using your spirit level. Spend time making sure the first course of units is level, otherwise all ensuing courses and ultimately the entire wall will not be level.
Install an agricultural drain 150mm diameter behind your first course and surround with gravel (12-20mm sized gravel, e.g. blue metal). Shovel and compact your backfill (existing site soil) behind the drainage material. (Backfill consisting of heavy clays or organic soils is not recommended due to water holding properties).
04 additional courses
05 fixing capping units
Sweep the top of the previous course clean. Place the next course of units in a running bond pattern (i.e. with the vertical joints from the first course units halfway across the second course units). Pull each unit forward until it locks with the nib on the unit below. Place the drainage material behind the second course of units. Stack units, placing drainage material and compact backfill for each block height layer until your wall is complete.
Place capping units, if required, on the top course. It is recommended that caps be secured using a construction adhesive such as liquid nails®. Some capping may require the removal of nibs from the top course of blocks.
For more information on specific “how to build” walls go to www.boral.com.au/ guidetobuildretainingwalls
* For higher walls please contact Boral for information on building Keystone® or Pyrmont® retaining walls with soil reinforcement. Note: Please consult with regulating council for local design requirements prior to the construction of any retaining wall. Councils in general require that retaining walls be designed and certified by a suitably qualified engineer where the wall is over 0.5m in height and/or where there is a surcharge loading, such as a driveway, house or other structure near the wall.
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