I nstallation &
E stimating G uidelines
Welcome to the world of Willow
Creek Paving Stones. Inside, you’ll
find everything you need to know to
install your Willow Creek interlocking
concrete paver surface.
Willow Creek pavers will breathe new
life into your outdoor environment
with an exciting array of colors, textures and patterns to complement any
patio, courtyard, walkway or drive.
Whether you choose the contemporary look of our traditional texture or
the vintage feel of our Weathered™
texture, your Willow Creek interlocking concrete paver surface will have
all the strength of solid pavement, yet
remain flexible during the freeze-thaw
cycles of the seasons.
Installed properly, Willow Creek
pavers are designed to provide many
years of virtually maintenance-free
enjoyment. Willow Creek pavers carry
a limited lifetime guarantee in residential applications.
Say goodbye to drab concrete and
asphalt, and say hello to the elegant
look and inviting warmth of Willow
Creek pavers.
If you have further questions about
the installation of Willow Creeks pavers,
please contact your Willow Creek
supplier or visit
WillowCreekPavingStones.com.
WillowCreekPavingStones.com
B rickstone E stimating G uide
NOTE: Shown here are just a few of the many patterns that you can create with Willow Creek Brickstone and Cobblestone pavers.
For additional ideas, download our Project Calculator (http://www.willowcreekpavingstones.com/project-calculator) or contact your
Willow Creek supplier.
STEP 1 Calculate your project area (square feet).
STEP 2 Estimate possible waste and add to project area to determine
Total Square Feet of Brickstone needed. For patterns that require significant cutting, consider adding up to 1/2 square foot for every lineal
foot of project perimeter.
STEP 3 Refer to the Total Square Feet column in the chart below and
read across the appropriate row to identify order quantity. Brickstone
pavers are sold by bands and pallets. Please order in whole quantities
only. The table at the bottom presents band/pallet quantities.
Total
Square Feet
16
32
48
63
79
95
111
127
143
158
174
190
206
222
238
253
269
285
301
317
333
348
364
380
Total
Brickstones
72
144
216
288
360
432
504
576
648
720
792
864
936
1008
1080
1152
1224
1296
1368
1440
1512
1584
1656
1728
Order
Quantities
1 Band
2 Bands
3 Bands
4 Bands
5 Bands
1 Pallet
1 Pallet + 1 Band
1 Pallet + 2 Bands
1 Pallet + 3 Bands
1 Pallet + 4 Bands
1 Pallet + 5 Bands
2 Pallets
2 Pallets + 1 Band
2 Pallets + 2 Bands
2 Pallets + 3 Bands
2 Pallets + 4 Bands
2 Pallets + 5 Bands
3 Pallets
3 Pallets + 1 Band
3 Pallets + 2 Bands
3 Pallets + 3 Bands
3 Pallets + 4 Bands
3 Pallets + 5 Bands
4 Pallets
Running Bond
Basket Weave
Herringbone
BRICKSTONE BAND/PALLET QUANTITIES
6 cm
Size
4”x 8”
Pavers
Per SF
Pavers
Per Band
4.55
72
SF Per
Bands SF Per
Band Per Pallet Pallet
15.84
6
95.04
Diagonal Herringbone
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C obblestone E stimating G uide
STEP 1 Calculate your project area (square feet).
STEP 2 Estimate possible waste and add to project area to determine
Total Square Feet of pavers needed. For patterns that require significant cutting, consider adding up to 1/2 square foot for every lineal
foot of project perimeter.
STEP 3 The illustrations to the right show some Cobblestone pattern
options and percentages of individual products required to create
these patterns. Use the formulas below to calculate the number of
bands of each product to order for your desired pattern. Please order
in whole band quantities only.
Basket Weave Pattern
25% 6" x 6" and 75% 6" x 9"
BASKET WEAVE PATTERN (shading indicates laying ratio 2:4)
Total Square Feet x 25% = ___ ÷ 12.15 Sq. Ft. = Bands of 6"x 6" Pavers
Total Square Feet x 75% = ___ ÷ 18.45 Sq. Ft. = Bands of 6"x 9" Pavers
ONE-TO-ONE HERRINGBONE PATTERN (shading indicates laying ratio 2:2)
Total Square Feet x 40% = ___ ÷ 12.15 Sq. Ft. = Bands of 6"x 6" Pavers
Total Square Feet x 60% = ___ ÷ 18.45 Sq. Ft. = Bands of 6"x 9" Pavers
THREE-SIZE RANDOM PATTERN (shading indicates laying ratio 5:5:5)
Herringbone Pattern
40% 6" x 6" and 60% 6" x 9"
Total Square Feet x 17% = ___ ÷ 7.56 = Bands of 6"x 3" Pavers
Total Square Feet x 33% = ___ ÷ 12.15 Sq. Ft. = Bands of 6"x 6" Pavers
Total Square Feet x 50% = ___ ÷ 18.45 Sq. Ft. = Bands of 6"x 9" Pavers
FOUR-SIZE RANDOM PATTERN (shading indicates laying ratio 8:8:8:2)
Total Square Feet x 14% = ___ ÷ 7.56 Sq. Ft. = Bands of 6"x 3" Pavers
Total Square Feet x 26% = ___ ÷ 12.15 Sq. Ft. = Bands of 6"x 6" Pavers
Total Square Feet x 40% = ___ ÷ 18.45 Sq. Ft. = Bands of 6"x 9" Pavers
Total Square Feet x 20% = ___ ÷ 22.14 Sq. Ft. = Bands of 9"x 12" Pavers
Three-Size Random
17% 6" x 3", 33% 6" x 6", 50% 6" x 9"
COBBLESTONE BAND/PALLET QUANTITIES
Size
Pavers Pavers SF Per # Bands SF Per
Per SF Per Band Band Per Pallet Pallet
6"x 3"
7.14
54
7.56
7
52.92
3/4 Stone 4.76
63
13.23
7
92.61
6"x 6"
3.70
45
12.15
7
85.05
6"x 9"
2.44
45
18.45
5
92.25
9"x 12"
1.22
27
22.14
4
88.56
Four-Size Random
14% 6" x 3", 26% 6" x 6", 40% 6" x 9"
20% 9" x 12"
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Circlestone Ordering Guide
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
6.5
19.5
32.0
44.5
57.5
70.0
83.0
96.0
108.5
121.0
133.5
146.0
158.5
171.0
183.5
196.0
208.5
221.0
233.5
246.0
258.5
271.0
283.5
296.0
308.5
321.0
333.5
346.0
358.5
371.0
383.5
396.0
408.5
421.0
433.5
446.0
458.5
471.0
483.5
496.0
508.5
521.0
533.5
546.0
558.5
571.0
583.5
596.0
608.5
621.0
633.5
646.0
658.5
671.0
683.5
696.0
708.5
721.0
733.5
746.0
758.5
0.5
1.6
2.7
3.7
4.8
5.8
6.9
8
9
10.1
11.1
12.2
13.2
14.3
15.3
16.3
17.4
18.4
19.5
20.5
21.5
22.6
23.6
24.7
25.7
26.8
27.8
28.8
29.9
30.9
32.0
33.0
34.0
35.1
36.1
37.2
38.2
39.3
40.3
41.3
42.4
43.4
44.5
45.5
46.5
47.6
48.6
49.7
50.7
51.8
52.8
53.8
54.9
55.9
57.0
58.0
59.0
60.1
61.1
62.2
63.2
0.2
2.0
5.7
10.8
18.0
26.4
37.4
50.3
63.6
80.1
96.8
116.9
136.8
160.6
183.2
208.5
237.7
265.8
298.5
329.9
362.9
400.9
437.2
478.9
518.5
563.8
606.7
651.1
701.8
749.5
803.8
854.9
907.5
967.1
1023.0
1086.3
1145.5
1212.4
1274.9
1339.0
1411.2
1478.6
1554.5
1625.1
1697.4
1778.6
1854.1
1939.0
2017.8
2106.3
2188.5
2272.1
2366.0
2453.0
2550.5
2640.7
2732.6
2835.4
2930.6
3037.0
3137.1
1
8
8
1*
21
24
30
33
38
42
90
97
106
115
124
132
140
6” x 9”
6” x 6”
Large Circle
*Center Pack (includes 3 - 6” x 3” pavers,
two for row 6 and one for row 8)
8
2*
3/4 stone
6” x 6”
6” x 9”
ORDER QUANTITIES
Large Circle
3/4 Stone
6” x 3”
Center
Small Circle
CIRCLE COMPONENTS
Square Feet
Diameter in
Feet
Diameter in
Inches
ROWS
CIRCLE DIMENSIONS
26
34
21
26
30
34
38
42
117
122
130
136
142
149
155
161
168
174
180
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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124
129
133
137
141
145
150
154
158
162
166
170
174
178
182
186
190
194
198
202
206
210
214
218
222
226
230
234
238
242
246
250
1 band
1 band
2 bands
2 bands
3 bands
3 bands
5 bands
6 bands
1P + 1B
1P + 3B
1P + 5B
2 pallets
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
2P + 2B
1
2
3
3
4
5
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
band
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
bands
3 bands
6 bands
1P + 1B
1P + 5B
2P + 1B
2P + 4B
3P + 1B
3P + 4B
4P + 1B
4P + 5B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
5P + 2B
3 bands
1P + 1B
1P + 4B
2P + 2B
3 pallets
3P + 3B
4P + 2B
5 pallets
5P + 4B
6P + 2B
7P + 1B
8 pallets
8P + 4B
9P + 3B
10P + 2B
11P + 1B
12 pallets
12P + 4B
13P + 4B
14P + 3B
15P + 3B
16P + 2B
17P + 2B
18P + 2B
19P + 2B
20P + 2B
21P + 2B
22P + 2B
23P + 3B
24P + 3B
25P + 3B
26P + 1B
Circlestone Calculation Guide
Step 1 Determine your circle diameter.
Step 2 Using the table on the facing page, read across the
line of the appropriate row/diameter to calculate product
quantities to order in addition to the Center Pack. The prepackaged Center Pack must be ordered for all circles except when
installing a fire ring (see pg.12). Shaded portions of illustration
at left represent materials provided in the Center Pack.
Example Construction of a 14-foot-diameter circle requires 1
Center Pack plus 1 Pallet and 1 Band of 3/4 Stones, and 7 Bands
of Large Circle Stones.
Installation Note When installing a row of Circlestone con0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
taining more than one component type, alternate components
throughout row.
SOME HELPFUL HINTS
Area of circle = diameter squared ___ x 0.7854
or radius squared ___ x 3.1416
Circumference of a circle = diameter x 3.1416
EXAMPLE
For a 6-foot-diameter circle:
Calculate Area =
6' x 6' x 0.7854 = 28.3 square feet (using diameter)
or
3' x 3' x 3.1416 = 28.3 square feet (using radius)
Calculate Circumference =
6' x 3.1416 = 18.8 linear feet around circle
6.25"
7"
6.25"
5.25"
3.75"
2.5"
2.75"
6.25"
2.75"
Please refer to the table opposite for quantities when ordering Circlestone pavers.
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Paver Installation Guide
EXCAVATING
Before excavating, contact your local
utilities to identify any underground
cables and pipes in and near the project
area. Use spray paint to mark the
perimeter of your project area.
Excavate beyond the area to be paved
by a distance equal to the depth of base
required (see Aggregate Base section
at top of p.9). Excavate to a depth that
figure 1
allows 2-3/8 inches for pavers,
1 inch for bedding sand and the
required compacted aggregate base
(figure 1). Final grade should slope
away from building foundations by a
minimum 1/8 inch per foot to ensure
proper drainage. All paved surfaces
should include some slope for drainage.
With the aid of a transit or level, it is
often helpful to pound temporary guide
stakes to the correct grade at several
locations in the project area (figure 2).
Use a hand tamper or vibrating plate
compactor to pack down any loose soil
remaining in the excavated area.
Willow Creek Paving Stones
Underlayment Fabric is recommended
under the aggregate base where
certain soil conditions exist—for
example, in poorly drained, fine-grain
soil such as clay or silt. By keeping
the soil sub-base and aggregate base
separate, this geotextile prevents the
soft underlying soil from mixing with
the crushed stone and diluting its
strength. Place Willow Creek Paving
Stones Underlayment Fabric on top
of the entire excavated area, including
up the sides.
COMPACTED AGGREGATE BASE
Place and compact uniform layers of
aggregate base material throughout
the excavated area until the required
depth and slope is achieved. Best
results will be achieved by using a
vibrating plate compactor (figures 3, 4
and 5). Slightly moisten dry base material and compact in layers of no more
than 4 inches at a time. Start at the
perimeter and work your way toward
figure 5
the center, overlapping each previous
pass. Make at least two complete
passes to create a flat, smooth base.
SETTING SCREED GUIDES
Pavers are laid on a 1-inch layer of
bedding sand. Screed guides are used
to level the bedding sand. Set screed
guides parallel to each other on the
compacted aggregate base and check
grade (figure 6). The top of the screed
guides will be the top of your sand bed
and will determine the pitch and flatness of your paver surface.
figure 6
figure 3
figure 4
figure 2
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INSTALLING EDGE RESTRAINTS
To prevent lateral movement of the
pavers and to ensure proper interlocking, edge restraints should be installed
on top of the crushed-stone base on
all unrestrained edges of your project
area (figure 7). Install edging initially on
only one or two sides of the project
area. This is where paver placement
will begin. If possible, begin at a long,
straight edge. After all paving stones
have been laid, install the remainder
of edging. Ribs of edge restraints may
be easily cut to permit bending of the
Paver Installation Guide
figure 7
restraints for curved edges. Stake edge
restraints at all ends, leaving no more
than 18 inches between spikes.
Note: Circlestone comprises concentric
rings of paving stones placed around one
center paving stone. After all Circlestones
are installed, place edge restraints around the
perimeter of the project area. SCREEDING SAND BED
Carefully spread bedding sand around
and between the screed bars to form
a setting bed for the paving stones.
Screed the sand by drawing a 2" x 4"
board or other straight-edge across the
top of the screed guides (figure 8). Then
remove the guides and use a trowel to
fill in the voids with sand.
figure 8
figure 9
then left to right, completing one row
at a time. String lines will help keep
rows straight. Set the paving stones
carefully into the sand; do not press
or hammer them (figure 9). Place paving stones directly next to each other.
The ribbed edges on the paving stones
will ensure proper spacing. Continue
adding paving stones until you’ve completed your pattern. Note: When installing Circlestone, mark the center of the project
area and begin laying paving stones in concentric circles from the center outward. See
diagram in the Estimating Guide for proper
placement of Circlestone components.
CUTTING PAVING STONES
Paving stones may need to be cut to
fit curves, corners and angles, or to
go around objects. Mark the paving
stones and cut them with a diamondtip-blade masonry saw for the cleanest
results (figure 10). A guillotine pavingstone splitter or mallet and chisel also
may be used. Cut paving stones to fill
any remaining gaps to maintain patterns. Gaps less than 3/8 inch can be
filled with sand.
COMPACTING THE PAVING STONES
Finish installation of edge restraints.
Sweep the paving-stone surface to
remove debris. Make two passes over
the surface with the vibrating plate
compactor to embed paving stones
into the bedding sand (figure 11). Make
any final adjustments in alignment or
leveling at this time.
figure 11
JOINT SAND
Sweep dry joint sand over the paving
stones and work it into the joints with
a push broom (figure 12). When desired,
use polymeric sand to prevent loss due
to water or erosion. Make at least two
more passes over the finished installation with a plate compactor, the second
pass at an angle to the first, to level
surface, firmly seat paving stones into
bedding sand and force sand into the
joints to ensure they interlock properly.
Finally, sweep off excess sand.
figure 12
LAYING PAVING STONES
In general, lay the first paving stones
against the longest section of edge
restraint. If possible, start at the low
end of the grade and work uphill to
keep paving stones from shifting during construction. Select paving stones
at random from different product
pallets to get good color distribution.
Work alternating from right to left,
SEALANT (OPTIONAL)
A sealant may be applied to the finished
surface to protect paving stones
against stains, enhance color and
stabilize joint sand.
figure 10
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Basic Landscape Light Installation Instructions
Please read all instructions thoroughly before beginning
and follow them carefully when installing your project.
These instructions can be used to install paver, wall, and
undercap lights from SEK/Kerr.
1. Draft a layout of your project showing where the
transformer will be plugged in and the desired location of
your light. Lights typically are placed 5 to 8 feet apart for
a pleasing, even illumination.
2. Make sure you have the materials and tools needed to
complete your installation:
• Lights, each including light base, light lens, lamp
socket(s), lamp(s) and bulbs
• Connectors (2 per light)
• Low-voltage power supply cable
• Transformer
• Tools, including wire
cutters, Phillips-head
screwdriver, pliers and
petroleum jelly
3. Split one end of the
power supply cable and
remove about 3/8" of the
insulation on each side to expose the copper wire inside.
Connect each side to the “A” & “B” screws on the back of
the transformer.
4. Mount the transformer
indoors or outdoors near a
plug. Transformers placed
near swimming pools or
other water sources should
be plugged into a GFCIprotected outlet and the
control unit should be
mounted at least 10 feet
from the edge of the water. Do not plug in the transformer until all lights have been installed.
5. Preassemble the lights. Mount lamp socket in the light
base and feed both wires out of the hole in base. Dip the
socket end of the lamp into petroleum jelly to prevent
corrosion. Secure the bulb
in the lamp socket.
6. Run low voltage cable
around the perimeter of
the project. For installation with concrete pavers,
you may set the cable on
top of the bedding sand
under the border course
of pavers to keep it from
being damaged when
digging in the yard and so
it can be easily located.
Form a loop in the cable
where the light will be located (with a rubber band
if desired) to leave enough
slack for connection of the light to the power cable.
7. Cut the power supply cable in half where light will be
located and split it down the middle. Note that one side of
the cable is ribbed and one is smooth. Do not strip insulation from the cable.
8. Wires will be rejoined
and lights attached using
the connectors. Examine
connectors and note that
there are three holes in
each. Take the ribbed side
of one end of the split power supply cable and push it
into one of the side holes
in the connector. Push it
to the back of connector. Take ribbed side of the other
end of the split power cable and place it in the hole on the
other side, again making
sure it is pushed all the
way back. Finally take the
black wire from a light and
place it in the center hole,
pushing it to the back of the
connector. The connector
should have 3 wires in it.
9. Once you have all three
wires in each of the three holes and pushed back all the
way, squeeze the connector with a pair of pliers to push
the black cap down. This
will make the connection
between all three wires and
will require some force.
The connectors also contain silicone to protect the
connection from moisture
which may squeeze out on
this step; be careful not to
get it on your clothing.
10. Repeat steps 8 & 9 using the smooth sides of the
power supply cable and the
white wire from the light.
You should end up with two
connections per light as
shown. After all lights have
been attached, plug in and
switch on the transformer to
test all the connections.
11. Connectors should be
buried below the pavers in the sand setting bed, in the
ground, or in the stone behind retaining and garden walls.
12. Set the light fixture in its place. Make sure adjacent
pavers sit on the “L” shaped feet that come with some
Paver Lights or on the extended bottom plate that is part
of the light base on others to hold down the light. Run the
wiring under or around the existing or new pavers.
13. Install the light lens.
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FAQ
Calculations
Is there any advantage to
sealing your pavers?
Sealers offer three main advantages:
stain resistance, color enhancement,
and binding the sand between the pavers, which helps to reduce weed growth.
Wait at least a year after installation to
apply sealant. Sealants must be applied
every two to five years thereafter.
download our project calculator:
WillowCreekPavingStones.com/project-calculator
What is efflorescence?
Efflorescence is a whitish powder-like
deposit which sometimes appears on
concrete or clay products. The deposit
is the residue of a soluble salt carried to
the surface of the product by moisture
and left on the surface as as dry powder
following evaporation of the moisture.
Efflorescence itself in no way affects
the structural integrity of the concrete
pavers. Reference: Portland Cement
Association
AGGREGATE BASE
Cubic yards of aggregate base: Total extended project area (s.f.) =___ x base
thickness (feet) =___ ÷27 =___cubic yards.
BEDDING SAND
Bedding sand: Total project area (s.f.) x .08 ft (1") =___ ÷ 27 =____ cubic yards.
JOINT SAND
Cubic yards of joint sand: Project area (square feet) ÷ 3,600 =____ cubic yards.
EDGE RESTRAINTS
Edge restraints: Project perimeter (feet) ÷ 8 ft. =____ pieces.
UNDERLAYMENT FABRIC
Area of underlayment fabric: Total extended project area (s.f.) + enough fabric to
cover all vertical sides of the excavated area.
Ledgestone Installation Guide
The Ledgestone™ wall system
stacks up as the most user-friendly
landscaping solution for creating
freestanding walls, columns, planters, fire pits, and fireplaces. When
installing a Ledgestone wall, outline
the wall’s position on the ground
and estimate the amount of
materials needed. Before digging,
call your local utilities to determine
the location of any underground
pipes or cables.
LEDGESTONE 4.00"
Units per
Sq. Face
Foot
Weight
per
Unit
Units
per
Pallet
Sq. Face
Ft. per
Pallet
Weight
per
Pallet
8" x 12" (8.00" x 12.00")
3.00
30 lbs
80
26.66
2440 lbs
17 lbs
175
N/A
3015 lbs
LEDGESTONE Tapered 4.00"
8" x 8.125 tapered to 5.25"
N/A
16"
Excavation & Base
Dig a trench the length of your wall and 8" deep by 16"
wide. Compact the soil in the trench. Fill the trench
with crushed rock road-base material and compact to a
depth of 4". See figure 1.
4"
8"
12"
figure 1
figure 2
Base Course
Place the first course of Ledgestone units in the center of the trench with the units abutting along their 12-inch sides.
Orienting the units this way creates a stable foundation for your wall and provides a surface strip for mower wheels. The
top of the base course units should be at about grade level. A stringline placed along the front of the units will keep their
alignment straight. Use a 2'-4' level and rubber mallet to make all units level front to back and side to side. See figure 2.
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HALF BOND wall
Centering joints halfway between units in adjacent courses creates a classic half-bond pattern. After laying the base
course, start the next course and every other course thereafter with a half-unit on one end to achieve a half bond. Apply
two 1/4-inch beads of concrete adhesive to the top of the lower unit and secure the half-unit to it. Continue adding whole
units until the second course is complete. Repeat the process for each subsequent course. Raise the stringline to
maintain alignment.
B
A
B
C
A
B
A
B
C
D
C
D
C
D
C
D
A
B
A
D
LEGDESTONE random PATTERN
You can create a Ledgestone wall that has a random appearance by alternating placement of the panels (A, B, C, D) shown
above. After laying the base course, start the next course with a panel, placed as shown, using a concrete adhesive to adhere
each unit to the base course. Continue placing panels, alternating their orientation as shown to create a random look. If adding
a second course, begin the course with a single Ledgestone unit to avoid vertical alignment of joints and raise the stringline
to maintain horizontal alignment. Then lay the second course of panels, gluing each unit to the course below. Complete the
second course with two Ledgestone units, or cut units as needed to create a flush vertical surface at the end of the wall.
Pattern 1
Pattern 2
serpentine wall
Ledgestone and Ledgestone Tapered units can be combined to create curved and serpentine walls. After laying the base
course, interlace Ledgestone and Ledgestone Tapered units as shown, cutting units as needed, and secure each unit to the
base course using a concrete adhesive. Be sure to vary the bond between courses with each subsequent course. For ease
of installation, courses can alternate in a 1 - 2 - 1 - 2 pattern
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stonehenge wall
You can create a more open appearance by leaving spaces between upright units in your wall. After laying the base course,
lay a second course of units aligned along their 8-inch sides, as shown, and use a concrete adhesive to adhere each unit
to the base course. Then set a row of units upright, spaced to bridge the joints in the course below, as shown, and secure
with adhesive. The next course repeats the pattern of the second, and the top course repeats the base course. Always use
concrete adhesive to adhere units to the course below.
Capping
Finish any Ledgestone
wall with Ledgestone
units laid perpendicular
to the wall. Secure caps
to the wall using
concrete adhesive.
freestanding column
After excavating and preparing your base, place the first course of Ledgestone units in a square pattern as shown. Place the second course on the
first, so that the joints between units are staggered from course to course
and do not align vertically. Place the third course with units arranged in
the same pattern as the first course. Place the fourth course with units
arranged in the same pattern as the second and continue alternating
between the two patterns as you add each course until your column is
finished. As you build, secure each unit to the course below with concrete
adhesive. Columns can be capped with six Ledgestone units, as shown, or
with a cap made of cut Bullnose units (see below). Other options include a
natural stone or manufactured column cap.
Note: The 4" x 4" vertical opening inside a Ledgestone column can be
used to accommodate an appropriately sized light post.
1st course
2nd course
20" x 20" Column
3rd course
Bullnose Column Cap
Willow Creek Bullnose units will put a classy
finishing touch on any landscaping project.
Bullnose units add a safe, rounded edge
when used as stair treads and pool coping.
Seat walls are more comfortable when
capped with bullnose units, and they make
an attractive cap on retaining walls and
columns as well. And bullnose units provide
a smooth perimeter when used as a soldier
course around a raised paver patio.
A
6" x 12"
A
B
45o
C
Units
per
Pallet
13 lbs
216
D
A
C
D
A
B
12"
24"
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C
Linear Ft.
per Pallet
Weight
per
Pallet
108
2850 lbs
C
B
D
B
12"
bullnosE 2 3/8"
Weight
per
Unit
24"
D
Ledgestone Fire Ring Kit & Ledgestone Fireplace Kit
legdestone fire ring kit
Excavate a circle 46" in diameter and 8" deep. Fill with
crushed rock road-base material and compact to a depth of
4". Set Ledgestone Tapered units in a ring, as shown. Using
concrete adhesive, adhere the next course of units to the first,
being sure to stagger the alignment of units, so that joints
between units do not align vertically. Insert a 30" diameter
metal fire ring, and you will be ready to enjoy the warmth of
an outdoor fire, safely contained.
ledgestone Fireplace kit
The Ledgestone Fireplace Assembly Guide is available
from your Willow Creek Paving Stones supplier.
1st course
2nd course
Installation Checklist
PROJECT COMPONENTS
• Willow Creek Pavers
• Aggregate base material
3/4-inch crushed stone (including finer particles)
typically used for road base.
• Bedding sand
Coarse, washed sand suitable for masonry.
POWER TOOLS
YOU MAY NEED TO RENT
• Vibrating plate compactor
• Masonry saw with diamond-tip blade
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• Edge restraints with 3/8” x 10”
landscape spikes
• Joint sand Dry, washed sand, free of large
Available at:
aggregate that would prevent it from freely
flowing into joints. Polymeric joint sand may be
used to prevent loss due to water or erosion.
• Willow Creek Underlayment Fabric
(if necessary)
• Paver sealant (optional)
• Concrete Adhesive
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