Installation Manuals
Download comprehensive installation guides for your project
Courtyard Walls by Allan Block
Complete guide for residential retaining wall installation with detailed diagrams and step-by-step instructions. Perfect for homeowners and DIY projects.
AB Metro Patio Wall Reference Guide
Professional-grade installation guide for commercial projects and engineered walls. Essential for contractors and large-scale applications.
Tools
Explore our range of tools to assist with your patio wall projects
AB Courtyard Patio Walls Design & Estimating App
Choose from a variety of pre-design patio packages or create your own patio design and receive project plans, elevation designs, material estimates and installation instructions. Provides a 3D file for a project visual.
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AB Metro Patio Wall Design & Estimating App
Online design and estimating tool that offers pre-designed rooms or individual elements to create your own design.Choose from bars, islands, counters, grill surrounds, walls.
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AB Estimating Tool for Retaining Walls, Patio Walls, and Fences (Download)
Estimate material quantities and costs for your patio wall project.
Learn MoreFeatured Pre-Designed Courtyard Packages
This grilling station is a great addition to your patio and can be built in no time. With the AB Courtyard Collection, you can create a functional and stylish space for cooking and entertaining outdoors.
In just a few hours, you can be sitting in front of a roaring fire, with your feet up, enjoying the evening. Using the AB York and Wall Caps from the AB Courtyard Collection, you can add a beautiful accent to your landscape.
The Fresco package brings family and friends together, the perfect place to create some great times. Great for game day events or just to kick back and enjoy the outdoors.
The Chianti package creates ambiance with a focal point that offers year round enjoyment. Use it as a planter, pond or fire pit to create the space of your dreams.
Video Library
Watch step-by-step installation tutorials
AB Courtyard Collection
Installing Walls & Posts on Soil
Learn how to properly install courtyard walls and posts directly on soil.
Building A Wall Panel
Step-by-step guide to constructing a wall panel.
Building A Post/Pillar
Complete walkthrough for building sturdy posts and pillars.
Building with Walls & Posts/Pillars
Combine walls and posts to create complete structures.
AB Metro Patio Wall
Plan and Design your Free Standing Wall Layout with AB Metro Patio Wall
Learn how to plan and design your outdoor space with Metro Patio.
Use the Pre Designed Elements to Create an Outdoor Living Area
Discover pre-designed elements for creating beautiful outdoor spaces.
Building Corner Columns
Step-by-step guide to building corner columns.
Magic 123 Installation Pattern
Learn the efficient 123 installation pattern technique.
How To Sheets
Step-by-step guides for building your Allan Block projects
Basic Installation
Block Shapes
Splitting or Cutting Blocks
Tips and Techniques
Building a Wall Panel-ON SOIL
Building a Wall Panel
Building A Post-ON SOIL
Building A Post
Building Wall Panels and Posts
Building Curves and Serpentines
Building Corners
Stepping Down or Ending Walls
Weekend Projects
Building a Light Post
Building a Patio Enclosure
Building an Above Ground Pond
Building an In-Ground Pond
Building a BBQ Grilling Station
Building an Entry Monument
Building a Plantable Entry Monument
Building a Courtyard Bench
Building a Basic Bench
Building an Outdoor Couch
Building an Outdoor Bar - Option 1
Building an Outdoor Bar - Option 2
Building an Outdoor Kitchen - Option 1
Building an Outdoor Kitchen - Option 2
Building a Fire Pit (round)
Building a Fire Pit (square)
Building a Compost Bin
