Weekend Seminars
How to Build a Backyard Pond
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Time: 10:00am Estimated Duration: 2 Hours Location: Whiz-Q Stone - Weekend Seminar AreaIf you are a homeowner in love with the aquatic lifestyle that fish, plants and running water can bring to your backyard, then this is the class for you! Master Certified Aquascape Contractor and Whiz-Q friend, Trey Bradley with DFW Ponds will be instructing homeowners on the 20 Steps to Creating a Backyard Watergarden. During the duration of the class, homeowners will be able to watch and join in on an actual pond build!
How to Build a Segmental Retaining Wall
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Time: 10:00am Estimated Duration: 2 Hours Location: Whiz-Q Stone - Weekend Seminar AreaRetaining walls come in all types and fashions. Segmental Retaining Walls, also known as 'Pavestone Walls' are quite popular due to their versatile deisgn and ease of installation. In this class, we will be instructing homeowners the proper techniqies and materials required for a residential segmental retaining wall. We will discuss the proper base preparation, wall construction, drainage requirements and other special consierations required in retaining wall construction.
How to Build a Flagstone Patio
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Time: 10:00am Estimated Duration: 2 Hours Location: Whiz-Q Stone - Weekend Seminar AreaLearn how to install your own flagstone patio from one of our top masonry contractors! We will be teaching homeowners the proper techniques of cutting and laying flagstone using both mortar and Gator Dust.
How to Build a Pondless Waterfall
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Time: 10:00am Estimated Duration: 2 Hours Location: Whiz-Q Stone - Weekend Seminar AreaAre you a busy homeowner that loves the sound of running and cascading water and would LOVE to have a backyard pond, but don't have the time to keep up with the little maintenance needed to have plants and fish? If so, a Pondless Waterfall is a great option for your backyard! Master Certified Aquascape Contractor and Whiz-Q friend, Trey Bradley with DFW Ponds will be instructing homeowners on how to build and enjoy the beauty of cascading waterfalls and streams without the hassle of having plants and fish. A Pondless Waterfall is just what is sounds like - a waterfall and cascading series of streams over natural rocks and gravel, without the standing body of water at the bottom! It is a perfect match for those on the go, but do find the time to sit back and enjoy their outdoor space.
How to Build a Decorative Water Feature
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Time: 10:00am Estimated Duration: 1 1/2 Hours Location: Whiz-Q Stone - Weekend Seminar AreaMany homeowners are intrigued when it comes to Water Features, but most don't know where to begin. This class will teach homeowners the proper way to choose and size a decorative water feature as well as how to install and how to maintain it.
How to Build a Paver Patio
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Time: 10:00am Estimated Duration: 2 Hours Location: Whiz-Q Stone - Weekend Seminar AreaPavers or 'Pavestones' are very popular for those homeowners wanting to create a backyard patio or walkway. In this class, Whiz-Q Hardscape Professionals will be instructing homeowners on the proper techniques to installing and cutting pavers from the base material all the way to finishing out with joint sand. If there is a paver patio or walkway project in your near future, then you are not going to want to miss this!
How to Build an Outdoor Kitchen
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Time: 10:00am Estimated Duration: 2 Hours Location: Whiz-Q Stone - Weekend Seminar AreaOutdoor kitchens are among the most popular projects done in an outdoor living space. In this class we teach homeowners the technique of using a segmental 'stackable' stone system to create not only outdoor kitchens, but seating walls, fireplaces and more. In just a few hours we will create an outdoor kitchen complete with a decorative countertop.
How to Install Thin Stone Veneer
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Time: 10:00am Estimated Duration: 2 Hours Location: Whiz-Q Stone - Weekend Seminar AreaThin Stone Veneer, also known as 'Cultured Stone' or 'Veneerstone' is a very popular product by homeowners and contractors when remodeling homes or covering up old, nasty fireplaces. We will be showing the proper techniques, tools and estimating guidelines utilized when installing thin stone veneer.