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.

Metro Patio 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.
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Watch step-by-step installation tutorials
AB Courtyard

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

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






