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47 | belgard ® product installation guide | belgard.com | 877-235-4273 TRAPEZOID DOUBLE-SIDED CAP The double-sided cap has a right-angle side and an offset- angle side. The caps can be used in any of four directions since there is no specific top or bottom. STRAIGHT WALL The cap must be laid alternately, narrow (N) and wide (W) faces, for a straight line. Always start capping from the lowest elevation. CURVES Lay out the cap units side by side with same face facing out (wide faces for outside curves; narrow faces for inside curves). Occasional cutting of some pieces may be necessary. Minimum radius: 7'6" 90-DEGREE CORNERS WITH CAP END Using a Cap End unit. FINISH WITH A CAP END Do not cut the cap end, cut an interior cap if needed. N W N W N W N W W N W N W N W N W W W W W W W N N N N N N N NOTE: To split a block, use a hydraulic splitter or split manually by using a hammer and chisel to score the block on all sides. Pound the chisel on the same line until the block splits. If partial unit sides are not exposed, use a saw with a diamond blade to achieve a tighter fit. Cap Course Cap End Units Remove 1/2" of texture from back of cap and cap end as needed to fit Cap End Unit Cap End Unit (textured on 3 sides) U Start Base Block STEPPING UP CAPS WITH CAP ENDS If a wall elevation changes, caps can be stacked where the wall steps up. Begin laying caps at the lowest elevation and work your way toward the next step-up. Cut a cap unit to fit. Place the cut unit directly on top of the capped portion of the wall with the cut side hidden from view. If not using a Cap End, place the trapezoid double-sided cap so that the side with the arrow is hidden. 131/2" 8" 7"