Most of us have spent more than our fair share of time in our homes this year. For those who are lucky enough to have yards and gardens, many of those hours were likely spent there, soaking up the sun or hoping that a change of scenery would inspire a bit more motivation to finish our work for the day. With this extra time spent around the outdoor portions of our homes (and with many people looking for new hobbies during shutdowns), some DIY-loving homeowners have taken it upon themselves to add personal touches to their spaces by adding hardscaping, the man-made features in landscape architecture such as paths or walls.
It’s important to know how to build these features properly, and thankfully, local business Western Interlock is prepared to help novice builders create the patio, wall, path or driveway of their dreams.
Paving stones and retaining walls — from start to finish
Western Interlock is a manufacturer of paving stones and retaining wall blocks, headquartered in northwest Oregon, not far north of Albany and Corvallis. The company has been family-owned and operated since 1990, when its founder, Wyatt Pegg, realized that he enjoyed laying pavers — and was pretty good at it, too. Since then, his sons have joined the business and together they love helping their customers with their DIY goals. With the help of the company’s second location in Olympia, Wa., they now service customers throughout Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
The company’s capabilities extend far beyond manufacturing, though, and they want to help customers through every step of their projects. According to marketing director Nathan Wright, “As a family-owned company made up of down-to-earth people, we understand where homeowners are coming from, so we’re here to help customers with their projects from planning to completion.”
Western Interlock wants you to feel confident getting started on your project with their comprehensive online assets like video explainers, a quiz to help you know which paver is best for your next project as well as seminars meant for beginners. After you’ve decided on a product and it is delivered to you, the team can help with the installation process by offering on-site job consulting or putting you in touch with a local contractor.
Do it yourself (or don’t)
If you’re a DIYer who wants to build a beautiful patio, driveway or path that’s entirely your own, but don’t quite know where to start, Western Interlock is offering free monthly seminars through the summer. These events are meant to teach beginners how to safely and efficiently install paving stones that will be an eye-catching part of your home for years to come.
If you don’t have the opportunity to attend one of the company’s seminars, don’t worry! The Western Interlock team has put together a number of videos and articles that will walk you through your project step-by-step. They even have resources for learning about paver upkeep and maintenance, which you can reference years after the initial install. These tutorials can be found at westerninterlock.com/diywithwi.
The help doesn’t stop there. If you decide that the DIY route isn’t for you, the company will help you located a contractor who can install your new pavers or wall for you. They will even provide on-site consulting services if needed.
If you’re a contractor, you can use the Western Interlock app to help calculate the cost of the materials needed for your job. Since they have one of the largest selections of in-stock products in the Pacific Northwest, you can always count on them to have what you need when you need it.
If you’ve been thinking about getting started on a paver project, Western Interlock wants to help you achieve it. They have spent years working hard to gain a reputation as a company that offers overall quicker progress, higher-quality products, competitive prices and excellent service from start to finish.
