Hard Landscape Construction

Introduction to Module

Download this PDF file Introduction to Module.

Hard Landscape Construction

Module Assignment

Assignment Template

Hard Landscape Construction Blog

Sample Student Blogs

Student Blogs

Tips & Submission Dates For Your Blog Posts

Building Regulations (TGDs)

Introduction to the Technical Guidance Documents

Department of the Environment (TGD)

Building Regulations Worksheet

Building Materials

Introduction to Concrete, Mortar, Clay & Timber

Concrete (25 min) Building Materials

Mortar (15 min) Building Materials

Clay (10 min) Building Materials

Timber (20 min) Building Materials

Building Materials Worksheet

Paving

Introduction to Paving

1. Working safely below ground (5 min)

2. Types of Pavers (10 min)

3. Kerbstones and Falls (5 min)

4. Methods of Paving (5 min)

5. Transferring Levels (10 min)

6. Step by Step Block Paving (5 min)

7. Setting Out Lines and Arcs (10 min)

8. Setting Out Arcs and Curves (5 min)

9. Working Lines and Levels (10 min)

10. Concrete Bedded Edgings (10 min)

11. Establishing Trammel Bars or Screed Rails (5 min)

12. Safety using power tools (5 min)

13. Con-Saws and Guillotine's (5 min)

Paving Worksheet

Extra Video Resources

How to Lay a Block Paved Driveway (15 min)

How to lay 90 degree Herringbone Paving (1 min)

How to lay 45 degree Herringbone Paving (1 min)

How to Lay a Permeable Block Paved Driveway (5 min)

How to Install a Circular Patio Kit

Foundations & Floors

Introduction to Foundations & Floors

Foundations Part 1 (25 min)

Foundations Part 2 (20 min)

Floor Construction (20 min)

Foundations & Floors Worksheet

Drainage

Introduction to Drainage

The Object of a Drainage System (5 min)

Ventilation of Drainage Systems (5 min)

Calculating the size of a Soakaway (5 min)

Building Regulations in Relation to Drainage (10 min)

Laying a length of Drain and Testing it (10 min)

Two classes of Pipes (5 min)

Connecting a New Drain to an Existing One (10 min)

Drainage Worksheet

Bricklaying

Introduction to Bricklaying

How to Build a Brick wall (6 min)

Bricklaying Terms (7 min)

Brick Sizes (3 min)

Brick Bonds (13 min)

Block Sizes (4 min)

Laying the First Course (22 min)

Building the Lead (15 min)

Lintels (3 min)

Retaining Walls (5 min)

Curved Walls (10 min)

Curved Ramps (10 min)

Bricklaying Worksheet