Basics of Building

Course Outline

 

Section 1: Site Prep

  • Setting Grades
  • Pitch
  • Excavation
  • Aggregates/Gravel
  • Compaction

Friday, January 13th Site Prep Video Release. Available at 12PM ET to watch at your convenience.

Monday, January 16th Live Q&A via Zoom 9PM ET, discussing Site Prep

Wednesday, January 18th Google Sketchup Design Session follow along. 9PM ET.

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Section 2: Wall Block & Vertical Features

  • Steps
  • Seat Walls
  • Fire Pits
  • Caps

Friday, January 20th Wall Block & Vertical Features Video Release. Available at 12PM ET to watch at your convenience.

Monday, January 23rd Live Q&A via Zoom 9PM ET, discussing Wall Block & Vertical Features

Wednesday, January 25th Google Sketchup Design Session follow along. 9PM ET.

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Section 3: Laying Pavers

  • Bedding Layer / Screeding
  • Layout 
  • Patterns
  • Borders
  • Cutting

Friday, January 27th Laying Pavers Video Release. Available at 12PM ET to watch at your convenience.

Monday, January 30th Live Q&A via Zoom 9PM ET, discussing Laying Pavers

Wednesday, February 1st Google Sketchup Design Session follow along. 9PM ET.

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Section 4: Finishing Details

  • Cutting
  • Edge-Restraint
  • Polysand
  • Finish Compaction

Friday, February 3rd Finish Details Video Release. Available at 12PM ET to watch at your convenience.

Monday, February 6th Live Q&A via Zoom 9PM ET, discussing Finishing Details

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