Open toolbar WE’RE HIRING! START YOUR CAREER AT UNILOCK AND JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM. YOUR REGION | HOMEOWNERS DREAM PRODUCTS LEARN AND PLAN Home Products U-CARA® U-CARA® PRODUCT DETAIL WHAT TO CONSIDER PRODUCT GALLERY TECHNOLOGIES INFORMATION UMBRIANO™ MOTTLED - FRENCH GREY U-CARA® MULTI-FACE WALL SYSTEM Exclusive to Unilock, this patented wall system represents a revolution in wall design. With U-Cara it’s now possible to design walls, pillars, planters, fire features, grill islands and more, with the refined surface and long-lasting color of exclusive Unilock EnduraColor finishes. U-Cara Fascia Panels can be placed anywhere along the patented Sure Track Backer Block, allowing for pattern, color and texture combinations that are impossible to achieve with other systems. Build single or double sided vertical landscape features using the Standard Sure Track Backer block, or use the Large Backer Block in the setback position to construct retaining walls up to 3ft (0.9m) high without the need for geogrid. Clad existing walls using the U-Cara Wall Mount System and build pillars and grill islands faster than ever before with the U-Cara Modular System. Learn more about construction with U-Cara here: www.contractor.unilock.com/u-cara/ FINISH AND COLOR OPTIONS UMBRIANO™ MOTTLED PITCHED SMOOTH SERIES EXPOSED APPLICATIONS Fire Features Garden Walls Outdoor Kitchen Pillars Structural Wall Water Features WHAT TO CONSIDER 01 CHOOSE A FASCIA TYPE The standard size fascia panel is 18”x6”. Closed-end corner units and half-size panels are sold as a separate bundle to facilitate automatic offset joints without cutting. Use these standard size panels alone or in combination with smaller 9”x3” fascia panels, which are available in selected colors and finishes for accenting. STANDARD PANELS U-Cara®Umbriano®6″FrenchGrey 466mm x 150mm x 60mm 18 3/8" x 5 7/8" x 2 3/8" CORNER BUNDLE U-Cara®Umbriano®6″CE FrenchGrey 233mm x 150mm x 60mm 9 1/4" x 5 7/8" x 2 3/8" BACKER UNITS SURE TRACK CORNER INSERT STANDARD BACKER 200mm x 150mm x 150mm 7 7/8" x 5 7/8" x 5 7/8" LARGE/CORNER/PILLAR BACKER 175mm x 150mm x 294mm 6 7/8" x 5 7/8" x 11 5/8" 02 SELECT A COLOR AND FINISH U-Cara fascia panels are made with EnduraColor for unparalleled color longevity and style options you can’t get anywhere else. Mix and match a variety of colors and textures to create the perfect custom look for your project. PICK A COLOR FINISH UMBRIANO™ MOTTLED PITCHED SMOOTH SERIES EXPOSED MIDNIGHT SKY PRODUCT GALLERY 01 09 TECHNOLOGIES ENDURACOLORCOLORFUSION ™ The refined surface of Unilock EnduraColor products is achieved with a two step manufacturing process that combines a base of coarser aggregates for a stronger foundation, with concentrated color and wear-resistant finer aggregates on top. This process protects the surface from the appearance of fading over time because the top layer prevents large, lighter color aggregates from ever showing through OUR TECHNOLOGIES See What you Can Build with This Product VIEW LANDSCAPE FEATURES INFORMATION PACKAGING DOWNLOADS U-Cara® U-Cara is a retaining wall platform which provides for incredible design flexibility and can be used to construct anything from small garden walls to large retaining walls. The backbone of the wall is the backer block and the appearance is created by hanging beautiful fascia panels on the backers. APPLICATIONS – Design and build projects such as planters, steps, grill islands, pillars, seat walls, water features and structural walls reinforced with GeoGrid. U-Cara is designed mostly for straight walls, but low curved planters can be made if needed. CAPACITY – Gravity walls up to 39” (1m). Geogrid reinforced walls up to 10 ft. (3m). Download the U-Cara manual for detailed information on how to build almost anything. Installation Manual - English (PDF) RECOMMENDED BASE STABILIZATION – one layer of DriveGrid™ stabilization grid between subgrade and base material. Use under Standard Base or Permeable Base. STANDARD BASE – Min. 6” – 8” of ¾” Crusher Run gravel (any road base standard in accordance with ASTM-D2940) compacted to 98% Standard Proctor Density (SPD). ALTERNATIVE PERMEABLE BASE – Min. 6” – 8” of ¾“ clear open-graded stone compacted to achieve full particle lock-up and consolidation. (Clear open-graded does not compact but does consolidate slightly by rattling the particles together.) LEVELING – U-Cara MUST be constructed on U-Grip™ Base units or universal base pads. It will ensure improved accuracy and will make for a speedier installation. Additional benefits include long term structural integrity and an overall better appearance. Poured concrete leveling pads, reinforced with rebar, are also a great way to accomplish leveling, especially for larger installations. You must ensure that the concrete is poured and finished perfectly in order to achieve a good visual appearance. CONNECTION – features a tongue and groove connection. Use appropriate concrete adhesive for connection between standard backer units or where the key has been removed for corners. Always read adhesive manufacturers’ directions prior to gluing. HANDLING – Handle faces with care to avoid chipping edges. COPING - This wall requires coping. Choose a manufactured coping such as Unilock Universal Coping or any of our natural stone coping options. Install with tight joints or 3/16” gap between units and amend with an exterior latex caulking. Cutting may be required; a diamond blade saw is required to cut coping properly. Glue all coping using a specially formulated concrete adhesive that is strong and will not break down over time. Always read adhesive manufacturers’ directions prior to gluing. KNOWLEDGE CENTER Top Trends for Outdoor Spaces The outdoor season is never long enough, is it? Homeowners are always looking for ways to create outside spaces that are unique, comfortable and help them make the most of their sunny days and warm evenings. READ MORE A Greener Choice: Advantages of Permeable Paving You may not think of concrete pavers as an eco-friendly product. But more and more homeowners are discovering the environmental benefits of permeable pavers. Not only are they durable and aesthetically pleasing, they can play an important role in the management and conservation of rainwater. READ MORE 5 Tips to Make Your Paver Project Special When designing your outdoor space, special elements and individual touches can take your paving project from typical to something that is the envy of the street. Here are some tips to bring the “wow” factor to your outdoor hardscaping design. READ MORE DREAM LEARN & PLAN SELECT YOUR PRODUCTS FIND A CONTRACTOR WHERE TO BUY FIND A LOCATION OUTDOOR IDEA CENTER REQUEST A CATALOG HELPFUL TOOLS ABOUT UNILOCK CAREERS CONTACT US OUR TECHNOLOGY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS CONSTRUCTION 101 TESTIMONIALS LIFETIME GUARANTEE FORM FAQ SDS SOCIAL Copyright © 2021 Hengestone Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy policy Terms of Use Sitemap WELCOME TO UNILOCK Please tell us who you are, so we can tailor our website to serve you better. ARE YOU A: CONTRACTOR HOMEOWNER ARCHITECT/ENGINEER BUILDER JOB SEEKER