What’s Included
After Selecting Your Wall Block the installer will provide the necessary skills, labour, tools required to complete your Armour Stone Project.
Basic Installation Includes
The following overview will help you understand the installation basics of a good Armour stone retaining wall.
Since armour stone rocks tend to weigh between 400 and 700 pounds, depending on the type you need, you are better off having these stones delivered to your home from a local stone supplier.
The sheer size and weight of the average armour stone make manual labour quite difficult. So you’ll be grateful to have a professional with heavy machinery to move your stone to your desired location.
Steps to build an armour stone wall:
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Determine the height of the wall and calculate the size and number of stones you’ll need. A general rule of thumb to calculate the amount you’ll need in tonnes is:
Multiply the desired wall height by the length of the wall, multiply by 2.5, multiply by 170, and then divide by 2000.
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Dig a trench that is twice the width of the wall and deep enough for a proper foundation.
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Lay down the landscaping fabric to keep plants and weeds from growing under the wall and pushing out the wall.
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Lay a gravel base that is at least 2 inches deep and well compacted. The exact depth of the gravel base you need will depend on the height of the wall.
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Stack the armour stone, one on top of the other, with each stone slightly behind the other to build a lip that will lock them together.
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