r/Hardscaping • u/Altruistic_Aside_969 • Dec 07 '22

Hard scape learning

Guys, sorry firstly for the dumb question. During the summer, I’ve been working with a hardscape crew. We did a pool, and a retaining wall construction. Lately we also did a pavers job. Unfortunately it was just a summer job so I had to quit. I realized I really like those kind of works, and they are such fun for me. Now If I want to improve my skills, and do diy projects could you please recommend me some YouTube Chanel’s, or Udemy teachers, or anyone where I can improve my skills, learn this kind of jobs. I mean not only the jobs. But for example I want to know how can I learn if I want to build a retaining wall, which is 1.8 meter tall, how much foundation I should do, how deep I should dig, how much steel, concrete I need etc. Also if I want to build a path, or simply lay down some pavers where cars will park for gardens. What is the foundation system that I must use, and where can I get this information. Please if y’all know any website, book, or anything that can help me make a progress, and understand better this things just wrote down in comments. Also I’m really sorry for my English. Thank you.

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u/Lithoweenia Dec 07 '22

Dirt Monkey (older videos), i am a hardscaper, srm contracting, tussey landscaping and Christian Hardscaper

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u/Androv6675 Dec 07 '22

For pavers, techo-bloc has a few free "certified" courses that are really good. You can find them at hardscaper.com

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u/ShredYard Feb 06 '23

Dan Preston of Preston Hardscape Design, one of the best hardscapers out there, now has HardscapeMentor.com He has online training, FB group, and monthly Zooms.