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Whether you’re selling medical equipment or baking bread, communication is one of the most important aspects of running any business. When it comes to hardscaping, that communication is essential for aligning a contractor’s expertise and the homeowner’s vision for their dream outdoor space. As a contractor, you live and breathe hardscapes. You can look at... View Article
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If you want to continue being a leader in any industry, you should never rest on your laurels. Past success isn’t always a guarantee of a bright future, which is why we always try to live up to our motto and constantly pave the way forward for hardscaping. 2024 is gearing up to be an... View Article
Elevate Your Outdoor Space with Belgard’s Fire Features
As the winter months roll on, the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, you may be looking out at your backyard yearning for the summertime. Once thought of as warm weather spaces, patios outfitted with a fire feature are an excellent way to keep your outdoor living going all year round. Fire features make... View Article
HARDSCAPE HERO Continues to Grow as New Winners Attend Year-End Ceremony
On October 6th we celebrated Belgard’s 9th Annual HARDSCAPE HERO of the Year award ceremony at The Dominion Energy Center in Richmond, Virginia. The HARDSCAPE HERO program was developed nine years ago to celebrate our contractor partners who go above and beyond to put the Belgard product on display in the most artful and creative... View Article
Belgard’s ROOMS Planner Breaks Down Walls in the Design Process
Unless a contractor is hand drawing their outdoor space designs, they are likely using 3D modeling and animation programs to plan out the next job. Not only can this kind of software be expensive, but it lacks practical application for most homeowners who would need to take the time to learn the software. Belgard ROOMS... View Article
Hardscape Hero: Where Work That Speaks for Itself Gets Heard
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
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
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
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
Custom Design with a Modular System: Ashlar Tandem Wall
Custom-designed hardscape features are a major trend in outdoor living right now, from kitchens and fire features to planter boxes, water features, columns, walls, built-in seating and more. And now you can get a helping hand on that high-end custom look with modular wall systems from Belgard. The latest addition to our wall systems collection... View Article