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FLS Resources & Tools

Build It Right From the Start

Use these FLS and manufacturer installation references to plan material preparation, placement, drainage and finishing. Always follow the instructions supplied with the exact product purchased.

Pavers, Porcelain & Natural Stone

Preparation and installation information for patios, walkways, driveways and outdoor surfaces.

Manufacturer Guide

Cambridge Paver Installation

Step-by-step instructions covering excavation, compacted base, edge restraints, bedding sand, laying, cutting, compaction and joint finishing.

View Cambridge Instructions Manufacturer Guide

Pavers Over a Concrete Base

Cambridge guidance for drainage, edge restraints, bedding sand and paver placement over a properly prepared concrete slab.

View Concrete-Base Method Product Resource

Outdoor Porcelain Tile

Product specifications and manufacturer resources for Cambridge outdoor porcelain tile. Confirm the approved installation method for your application.

View Porcelain Resources Technical PDF

Natural Stone Installation Methods

Cambridge industry guidance for common dry-lay and wet-lay natural-stone installation methods.

Open Installation PDF

Wall Systems

References for base preparation, first-course leveling, drainage, backfill, reinforcement and caps.

Technical PDF

Cambridge Sigma Wall Guide

A starting guide for Cambridge Sigma retaining-wall systems, including planning, base preparation, placement and wall construction fundamentals.

Open Sigma Guide Engineering Resource

Engineered Retaining Walls

Planning and technical information for Cambridge MaytRx and Sigma walls that may require engineering, geogrid or stamped drawings.

View Wall Resources

Stone Veneer

Surface preparation, weather protection, lath, scratch coat, mortar, placement, joints and cleaning.

Resource Library

Dutch Quality Stone Guides

Manufacturer installation guides, technical documents, warranty information and product-specific resources.

Browse Dutch Quality Resources Technical PDF

Cultured Stone Installation

Detailed instructions for common substrates, moisture barriers, lath, scratch coats, mortar application, placement and joint finishing.

Open Cultured Stone Guide Technical PDF

Natural Thin Stone Veneer

Preparation and installation tips for natural thin stone veneer, including corners, tight-fit applications, joints, trimming and cleaning.

Open Thin-Stone Guide

Landscape & Sod Installation

Practical FLS instructions for living materials and landscape-project preparation.

FLS Guide

How to Install Sod

Prepare the soil, lay and fit rolls correctly, water the new lawn and understand essential first-week care.

Read the Sod Guide FLS Learning Center

Planting & Landscape Guides

Find FLS planting, watering, privacy-screening and mulching guidance plus downloadable homeowner resources.

Visit the Learning Center Online Tool

Material Calculators

Estimate topsoil, mulch, decorative stone and gravel quantities before ordering materials for your project.

Use the Calculators

Important: These resources are general references. Site conditions, drainage, soil, climate, loading and local building requirements can change the correct installation method. Retaining walls, elevated work, structural veneer assemblies and other code-sensitive projects may require a licensed contractor, engineer, architect or permit. Follow the current instructions for the exact product being installed.

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Tell the Fanelli Landscape Supply team what you are building. We can help identify appropriate products and estimate the quantities you may need.

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