Overview
Be sure to join us for two days of exclusive hands-on training! We will be covering a wide range of subjects to enhance your professional landscape techniques. You won’t want to miss out on these exclusive courses taught by experts in the industry! These courses are designed for any hardscape professional looking to expand their skillsets, and learn how to apply their skills to become a Western Interlock Certified Installer.
We will be hosting two classes during the course of two days, each designed to share a depth of knowledge to improve your hardscape skills.
Class Schedule
| Friday, April 24 | Morning Block (9AM – 12PM) – Gravity Walls & MSE Walls Afternoon Block (1PM – 3PM) – Installation/Corner & Geo-Grid Demo |
| Saturday, April 25 | Morning Block (9AM – 12PM) – Base Work Afternoon Block (1PM – 3PM) – Lay & Edge Restraint |
Session Details
Session 1 –
Title: Intro to Segmental Retaining Walls
Instructor: Colin Domaschofsky of Western Interlock
Location: Pegg Enterprises Conference Center – 10395 Rickreall Road, Rickreall, OR 97371
Date & Time: Friday April 24th | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Event Overview:
In this event we’ll go over the key differences between a gravity wall and an MSE System and what applications to use them on. We will also be covering the technical aspects of geo-grid and how to use it.
You will learn…
- What a gravity wall is
- What an MSE wall is
- Applications for both types
- The design and installation process
- Tips and tricks on how to use geo grid in your projects
Schedule:
- 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Introduction
- 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM: Gravity Walls – Design, Applications, Unique Designs, Tips and Tricks
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: MSE Walls – Design, Applications, Unique Designs, Tips and Tricks
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Installation Overview
- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Corner and geo-grid demonstration
Details:
Breakfast & Lunch will be provided.
ADMISSION: $100/person
This class qualifies for four (4) hours of CCB/LCB training per attendee.
Session 2 –
Title: How to Install Interlocking Concrete Paving Stones
Instructor: Colin Domaschofsky of Western Interlock
Location: Pegg Enterprises Conference Center – 10395 Rickreall Road, Rickreall, OR 97371
Date & Time: Saturday April 25th | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Event Overview:
This event will cover the basics of how to install interlocking concrete pavers. In this hands on event, we’ll be starting with a bare site and ending up with a 10 x 20′ patio. Along the way, we’ll be covering the standard NHMA certified dense-graded base as well as a new hybrid base construction. Get a chance to learn, ask questions, and network with fellow hardscapers
You will learn…
- How to calculate your materials
- Work with geotextile
- Use different types of base construction
- Make clean cuts
- Choose the right kind of edge restraint
- and much more!
Schedule:
- Breakfast Snack
- Morning Session:
- Introduction
- Planning and Logistics
- Excavation
- Geo Fabric
- Gravel Base Construction
- Lunch Break
- Afternoon Session:
- Bedding Material
- Laying the Field
- Cutting the Field
- Edge Restraint
- Joint Material
- Compaction
- Outro
Details:
Breakfast & Lunch will be provided.
ADMISSION: $100/person
This class qualifies for four (4) hours of CCB/LCB training per attendee.
