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The Keystone Standard unit’s depth, combines with sound engineering, to create a commercial retaining wall solution
that provides unrivaled structural stability. From backyard landscaping to large, load-bearing reinforced structures, the
Keystone Standard unit’s history of proven performance combines with diverse face styles, textures, colors and design
possibilities to make it a favorite of architects, engineers and contractors worldwide.

Unit Dimensions:
8"h x 18"w x 18 - 21"d
(203mm x 457mm x 457 - 533mm)

Unit Weights:
94 - 106 lbs (43 - 48 kg)
Units/sq.ft.: 1
Pin Specifications:
½" x 5¼" Fiberglass Alignment Pins
(13mm x 133mm)

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Maximum Versatility and Performance Ease of Installation Aesthetics
• Height-to-depth ratio delivers superior • Trapezoidal shaped sides offer ease in • Variety of colors complement any
construction stability, durability, and strength. constructing radii. landscape.
• Near vertical or battered setback options. • Shape of the tail design makes for easier • Natural stone texture appearance.
handling in the field. • Capping and corner units available.
• Higher unit-to-unit shear resistance.
• Triangular shaped pin connection hole
• Open cores allow for gravel interlock across
allows for installer-friendly construction
block interfaces.
adjustments.
Note: Unit color, dimensions, weight & availability varies by manufacturer.
• Increased vertical drainage through units.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare the Base Leveling Pad. Install Fill & Compaction.
Excavate the base trench to the designed Provide ½" - ¾" (10 - 20mm) clean
width and depth. Start the leveling pad at the crushed stone drainage fill behind
lowest elevation along the wall alignment. Step the units to a minimum distance
up in 8" (200mm) increments with the base as behind the tail of 6" (150mm). Fill all
required at elevation change in the foundation. open spaces between units and open
Level the prepared base with maximum 6" cavities/cores with the same drainage
(150mm) lifts of well-compacted granular fill material. Proceed to place backfill
(gravel, road base, or ½" to ¾" [10 - 20mm] in maximum 6 - 8" (150 - 200mm)
crushed stone). Compact to 95% Standard layers and compact to 95% Standard
Proctor or greater. Do not use PEA GRAVEL or Proctor with the appropriate
SAND for leveling pad. compaction equipment.
STEP 1 STEP 4
Install the Base Course. Install Additional Courses.
Place the first course of Keystone units end Place the next course of Keystone
to end (with face of wall corners touching) units over the fiberglass pins, fitting
on the prepared base. The receiving pin the pins into the triangular shaped
holes should face upward, as shown. Make receiving hole in the units above.
sure each unit is level. Leveling the first Push the units toward the face of the
course is critical for accurate and acceptable wall until they make full contact with
results. Keystone recommends minimum the pins. Continue backfilling and
embedment depth for below grade building to desired top elevation.
placement of Keystone units on a ratio of 1"
(25mm) below grade for each 8" (200mm)
of wall height above grade or one unit,
STEP 2 whichever is greater. STEP 5
Insert the Fiberglass Pins. Capping the Wall.
Place the straight fiberglass pins into the Complete your wall with the
holes of each Keystone unit as required. appropriate Keystone capping
Once placed, the pins create an automatic units. With units dry and clean,
setback for the additional courses. Place use exterior construction grade
fiberglass connecting pins in the front holes adhesive on the top surface of the
for near vertical (1⁄8" or [3mm]) setback and last course before applying cap units.
in the rear pin holes for 11⁄8" (29mm) setback Backfill and compact to finish grade.
per course.

STEP 3 STEP 6

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