ANTIQUE PyZique can be used to build "Shadow Box" retaining walls that have a
three dimensional appearance of natural stone walls. The diagram at the bottom of this
column shows three layers of
ANTIQUE PyZique with random placement of stones with a forward movement and a backward
movement of some stones. These movements can be totally random or in a pattern. Also, the
forward and backward movements can varied from 5/8" to 1" similar to the drawing at the
side of this column.
The ANTIQUE PyZique shown below is a "Shadow Box" style wall. Remember, all retaining
walls, including "Shadow Box" walls, are built with a 5/8-inch set back
of the center line
of each layer from the center line of the layer below. (See drawing.) Failure to
follow this simple requirement on retaining walls only a few layers tall can be the cause
of the wall to lean forward over time. The shadow box style can be built straight up to
build stone fences or patio barrier walls. Both will have the appearance of being built
with natural stone.
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