Basics of Building
MEMBERS ONLY
This beginner friendly online course will teach you the basics of designing and building outdoor living spaces. We'll take you step by step and cover all the introductory topics through detailed video lessons. With this course, you'll equip yourself to take on hardscape projects like a pro!
- Section 1: Site Prep
- Setting Grades
- Pitch
- Excavation
- Aggregrates/Gravel
- Compaction
- Section 2: Wall Block & Vertical Features
- Steps
- Seat Walls
- Fire Pits
- Caps
- Section 3: Laying Pavers
- Bedding Layer & Screeding
- Layout
- Patterns
- Borders
- Cutting
- Section 4: Finishing Details
- Edge-Restraint
- Polysand
- Finish Compaction
We've also included 3 bonus Design Sessions so you can learn the basics of designing outdoor living spaces using Google Sketchup!
Available within our membership!
Meet your coach, Dan Preston.
With over two decades of experience, Dan has amassed a wealth of wisdom in his hardscaping career. Starting with weekend side projects in his 20s, he has since become widely recognized in the industry for his innovative distinctive "Sickbrick" creations. Dan's drive to infuse unique and creative elements into every project has propelled his career to new heights.
On-Demand Access
Start watching all of the video lessons immediately after purchase!
Site Prep
Wall Block & Vertical Elements
Laying Pavers
Finishing Details
“I'm new to the hardscape world and Dan’s step by step process makes it very simple to understand how to build lifelong hardscapes.”
-Martin. Graduate of Basics of Building
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"It's taught me a ton more than what I've been learning on Youtube. I gotta say, I love it!."
-Eric D.
"Being a part of Hardscape Mentor is a game-changer for anyone doing hardscape work. Dan leads this group with one goal in mind… to make us all better at what we do!"
-Martha H.
What are you waiting for?
Let's be blunt, if you pass on this offer today, will anything change?
You'll still wish and want to get these results that are waiting for you on the other side of this page.
So enroll now, and thank yourself later!