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PROJECT FEATURES - May 19, 2023
The McShin Foundation Lays the Groundwork for Recovery At Belgard Mid-Atlantic, we believe that everyone deserves a little piece of outdoor heaven. That’s why we implemented our Paves the Good program to find philanthropic and charity projects and share the patio love. The premise is simple: the contractor submits a job and agrees to donate... View Article
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Taking pride in your work has many practical benefits. Building a reputation for quality craftsmanship is a surefire way to create trust with homeowners and get more jobs through word-of-mouth. But now that you’ve spent years honing your craft, the projects you create have evolved from functional spaces to art installations. You may feel your... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Ray Ditmeyer | Custom Outdoor Solutions LLC | June 2023
In today’s world, it’s getting more and more difficult to fight for people’s attention. Everyone’s eyes are being pulled in a million different directions at once, and hardscaping certainly isn’t immune to this reality. For Ray Ditmeyer and the team at Custom Outdoor Solutions, the goal with every job is to create work that you... View Article
Water Features Can Raise the Level of Any Outdoor Living Space
Hardscapes must be made to withstand wind, rain, snow and anything else mother nature can muster, all while maintaining their beauty and elegance. So, why not lean into the elemental nature of the hardscape? Water features are an incredible way to create ambiance in any outdoor setting, from sprinkling a touch of character to completely... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Allen Abisia | Creative Outdoors | May 2023
Sometimes, getting back to basics is the key to success. Allen Abisia and the team at Creative Outdoors Inc. take pride in their classic approach to the hardscaping business: just good old-fashioned hard work and word-of-mouth marketing. And no wonder people recommend them, just take a look at the incredible job that won Creative Outdoors... View Article
Belgard’s Latest Paves the Good Project Makes Outdoor Living Accessible for Local Veteran
Paves the Good projects come in all shapes and sizes, from a simple backyard patio to big ground-up projects like the recent collaboration between Belgard, Easton Outdoors and Tunnel to Towers. It was a sunny summer day in James City County, Virginia and the yard was full of friends, family and a number of first... View Article
Four Creative Uses for Permeable Pavers
The visionary architect Buckminster Fuller once said “Ninety-nine percent of who you are is invisible and untouchable.” Fuller understood that whether it’s a person or a building, most of what you see is connected to some deeper core residing beneath the surface. A huge proponent of environmentalism, he also understood that while design needs to... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Howard Rose | BCLS Paver Patios | April 2023
Sometimes a little friendly competition is all you need to elevate your work. When Howard Rose’s client told him they wanted a patio to rival the neighbor’s, he literally rose to the challenge and created a space he was so proud of that he submitted it as his first Hardscape Hero project. The difficulty here... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO | Bill Banford | LiveWell Outdoors | March 2023
When March Hardscape Hero Bill Banford realized that his company’s name was keeping his business from growing to the next level, he took a hard look at what he wanted his brand to convey to potential customers. And the lifestyle that Banford wanted to provide for his clients could be boiled down to a pretty... View Article
Putting Together a Dream Outdoor Space with Belgard Modular Pavers
The old saying “work smarter; not harder” applies to many facets of the hardscape industry, but none more so than Belgard’s collection of modular paving products. Choosing pavers that fit seamlessly together lets you dream up endless design options – all with fewer cuts and less time spent on installation. Now, that’s smart. Whether you... View Article
Belgard University 2023
Belgard University was back in session on February 28, and contractors, dealers and reps from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region enthusiastically showed up ready to learn, share and experience the best of Belgard! Our annual educational conference drew a crowd of 290, who gathered in Virginia at the Fredericksburg Conference Center for a day jam-packed with... View Article