Overview Difficulty: Easy Est. time: 1–4 hours Materials Tegula 40” Fire Pit Kit ¾” minus gravel SureBond SB20 or other Flexible Construction Adhesive Marking paint (white) Tools Work gloves Wheelbarrow Pickaxe Shovel Garden rake Hand broom Tamper Rubber mallet Torpedo level 24-inch level Tape measure Caulk gun In this DIY with WI tutorial, we’ll be. . . Read More
Overview Difficulty: Moderate Est. time: 12 hours Materials Cobble Rotundo Stone Marking paint (white) Line level Geo-textile ¾” minus gravel Washed concrete sand 1” square (or round) metal tubing Plastic edge restraint 10” landscape spikes Dry sweeping sand Tools Work gloves Wheelbarrow Tape measure 24-inch level Rubber mallet Plate compactor Pickaxe or mattock Shovel Garden. . . Read More
Overview Difficulty: 2 Cost: 4 Est. time: 3–4 hours Materials Wall blocks Capstones Landscape fabric ¾” minus gravel Flexible Exterior Grade Construction Adhesive Landscape stakes Marking paint (white) Tools Work gloves Wheelbarrow Pickaxe Shovel Garden rake Broom Tamper Rubber mallet Line level 24-inch level Carpenter’s square Tape measure Caulk gun So you want to build. . . Read More
We think that permeable concrete pavers are superior to other kinds of permeable pavements. Don’t just take our word for it though, read the new tech brief from the Federal Highway Administration. Download the brief here.
Western Interlock DIY If you’ve installed any kind of hardscape on your property in the last few years, you’ve probably noticed that it doesn’t look like it did when it came off the pallet. In this article, we’re going to cover the top five most effective ways to clean, maintain, and protect your hardscape so. . . Read More
There are three big mistakes that people make when applying sealer to pavers. The surface is too hot The surface is not dry The surface is not clean Temperature and cleanliness are pretty easy to understand, but how in the world do you tell if your stones are dry enough? Most sealer manufacturers recommend waiting. . . Read More
When designing a landscape, a wall makes a perfect final addition, enhancing any area by giving it shape, structure, and style. There is no wall block so suited to the widely varying demands of different landscapes than Western Interlock’s Chateau Wall™. Chateau Wall™ makes it easy to build beautiful features such as raised beds or. . . Read More
Here in the Northwest, the North Cascades have long been recognized for their spectacular beauty. Sometimes called the ‘American Alps’, the high alpine environment has attracted visitors with its sweeping panoramas and alpine meadows, but the main thing that makes this northern part of Washington State so beautiful is its rugged granite outcroppings. Sculpted by. . . Read More
In the years immediately following World War II, leisure time became more prevalent, and a patio culture began to emerge. Ever since then, people have been throwing open their doors and getting back outside and enjoying the outdoors from the comfort of their backyards. However, in the past few years, landscape designers and homeowners alike. . . Read More
What is the Small Rec? Most people like the Camino Stone, and with good reason. Its cobbled old world charm and vivid pattern combinations lend themselves well to beautiful project designs in almost any setting. What most people don’t realize, however, is that Camino Stones come in three sizes. Everyone loves the Large Rec and. . . Read More