Corners
GeoStone's open core allows for a unique corner to be made out of the block itself. At one point, the GeoStone system utilized a corner block but it posed some problems.
- Consistency. A corner block will ALWAYS be from a different run. This can cause some color differentiation from the rest of the block in the wall.
- Availability. Did you order enough to complete the project? Did you order too many? If they are available, how long have they been sitting out on the yard? Did the plant run out and have to make more?
- Cost. Corner block are usually expensive as they are more of a specialty product.
All these problems are eliminated with the GeoStone corner "Half / Whole" method. In order to build this style corner, a concrete saw and splitter is required.
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The GeoStone Half / Whole corner should not be confused with a "Miter" corner where the blocks are cut on a 45° angle and glued together. This creates a seam straight down the middle of the corner which looks bad and creates a weak point in the wall. Eventually, this seam will open up. The GeoStone method is has an interlocking design which creates a truly structural corner. We recommend the use of an outdoor construction adhesive to help secure the bond as well as rock for the core.
It is best to begin construction in the corner and work your way out in either direction, especially if the corner is located in the lowest spot of BOW (bottom of wall) elevation.
Non-vertical corners will push the alignment slightly with each course but due to GeoStone's large open core, this is not a structural issue at all. This will produce a more diagonal movement of the block joints but not even noticable unless pointed out. In fact, most professional installers allow this to occur as it is a more natural looking alignment. Adjustments can be made to the size of the corner if alignment needs to be corrected for any reason.
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