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