No matter how challenging your landscaping problem maybe, there’s a VERSA-LOK® retaining wall system that canresolve it with elegance.

VERSA-LOK is the original solid, pinned segmental retainingwall system. With four systems from which to choose—Standard, Cobble®, Accent® and random-pattern Mosaic®—ifyou can design it, you can build it with VERSA-LOK.

From a simple planter box to multiple tiered walls, the possi-bilities are limitless. VERSA-LOK’s uniquely engineered designenables the creation of multiangle curves and corners, stairs,columns and freestanding walls. Available in a variety of colorsand two distinctive textures—classic split-face and vintageWeatheredTM—VERSA-LOK retaining wall systems providehomeowners with a full palette of creative options. VERSA-LOK’s solid, low-absorption, high-strength concrete units arevirtually maintenance-free and famous for easy installation.

VERSA-LOK. One original design. Four solid solutions.

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Visit www.versa-lok.com for a full array of information on VERSA-LOK systems, including product descriptions, installation tipsand frequently asked questions.

important notice

The maximum stable, unreinforced VERSA-LOK wall height inbest conditions is 4 feet and may be lower depending on soil, siteand loading conditions (including terraces). Taller walls needgeogrid soil reinforcement, designed by a qualified engineer.Check your local building code requirements. Please contactyour supplier or VERSA-LOK representative for assistance.

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For more detailed information regarding design and installation, please contactyour local dealer or VERSA-LOK Retaining Wall Systems.

Products shown may be covered by one or more of the following:

U.S. Patent D319,885, U.S. Patent D321,060, U.S. Patent D341,215, U.S. PatentD346,667, U.S. Patent D378,702, U.S. Patent D391,376, U.S. Patent D430,680,U.S. Patent D435,302, U.S. Patent D439,678, U.S. Patent D452,332, U.S. PatentD458,387, U.S. Patent 6,488,448, U.S. Patent 6,960,048 and other U.S. patentspending; Canadian Industrial Design Registration No. 63929, No. 71472, No.73910, No. 73911, No. 73912, No. 77816, No. 79058, No. 82288, and No. 89084.I.C.B.O. No. 4625

VERSA-LOK, Accent, Cobble, and Mosaic are registered trademarks of Kiltie Corporation.

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step 4install successive courses

Stack one course at a time, settingunits 3/4" back from the front ofthe wall. Overlap adjacent lower-course units by at least 4 inches toenhance structural stability, andkeep all vertical face joints tight.Insert two pins in the front holes of

units so they fall into the rear slots of the units beneath andtap them down with a pin and mallet.

step 6install caps and finish wall

Complete your wall by placingVERSA-LOK cap units on the topcourse, alternating A and B caps.Install caps with a slight overhang(recommended), set back or flushwith the wall face. Secure cap unitsto the wall with VERSA-LOK

Concrete Adhesive. Backfill the caps with topsoil after theyare secured, complete your final grading and landscaping,and your VERSA-LOK wall is complete.

installation overviewThe following information will provide you with a generalunderstanding of retaining wall construction. For illustrationpurposes, only Standard units are shown. If you’re buildingyour own VERSA-LOK wall, request a free copy of ourDesign & Installation Guidelines, along with a copy of TheBase Course installation DVD, from your local supplier. Orvisit www.versa-lok.com.

step 1leveling pad preparation

Excavate and compact a 24-inch-wide trench deep enough toaccommodate a 6-inch crushed-rock leveling pad, 1/2-inch layer ofsand and the embedded below-grade courses. The first course ofVERSA-LOK units should be

embedded below grade a minimum of 1/10 of the exposedwall height.

step 2install base course

Place VERSA-LOK units on thecompacted leveling pad. As youproceed, level each unit front toback, side to side and with adjacentunits. Leveling is critical at thisstage, so take your time! Use astringline stretched behind the wall

to ensure straight alignment. If your wall has a corner, beginat the corner and work out from there.

step 3backfill base course

Replace and compact native soilbehind and in front of the basecourse, level with the grade in frontof the wall.

step 5install drainage aggregate and backfill

Place and compact drainage aggre-gate 12" behind each course as it iscompleted, to a level of 12 inchesbelow the top of the wall. Backfilland compact soil in any remainingopen area behind the drain aggregate.If required, install perforated drainpipe at base of drainage aggregate.