Outdoor Demonstrations

Product Demonstrations

As an HNA registered attendee you will have access to one of the show's most active features: the 19-acre outdoor demonstration area that is open the first two days of the show. The Kentucky Exposition Center is the only facility in the U.S. that offers such a large outdoor turf area just a few steps from the indoor exhibits. See the new products indoors; then try them for yourself and compare them with the competition in the demo park.

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HNA Outdoor Arena
Hardscape Demonstrations Schedule

ICPI Certified Installers can earn one continuing education credit by attending any of the eight Hardscape Demonstrations in the HNA Outdoor Arena. Entry to the HNA Outdoor Arena is included with the purchase of one of the following registration packages.

• HNA Trade Show Pass
• HNA Conference Registration
• HNA Optional Ticketed Event (except HNA Awards Breakfast)

Thursday, October 27

10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Segmental Retaining Wall Installation Fundamentals
Learn the fundamentals of segmental retaining wall construction in residential projects from an expert in the industry, beginning with base preparation.
Ronnie Birdwell, CEO, Segmental Solutions

12:00 noon - 1:15 p.m.
Interlocking Concrete Paver Installation and Speciality Tools for Hardscape Installations
Proper paver installation is key to satisfying your customers and growing your business. During this demonstration, an industry expert shares installation techniques using specialty tools that will help improve your skills and efficiency.
Pat McCrindle, MLPS Paver Systems, Inc.

1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Low-Voltage Lighting for Hardscape Installations
Hardscape lighting is an essential, money-making design feature. The low-voltage lighting demonstration shows how to install lighting in residential applications, including important considerations and tips on design, tool requirements, transformer, cable and electrical circuit requirements, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting advice.
Jeff Hesser, CAST Lighting

3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Construction Best Practices for Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement
Watch techiques for correctly installing permeable interlocking concrete pavement and learn differences between this pavement and typical interlocking concrete pavement for sub-base, base, bedding, layout and paver installation.
Chuck Taylor, Oldcastle Architectural, Inc.

Friday, October 28

10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Enhancing Hardscape Projects with Water Features
With the increase in popularity of outdoor living areas, water features are becoming more popular. Installation of a water feature is a profitable addition to your next hardscape project. The demonstration provides information on how to plan for and construct water features, and most importantly raise your confidence to recommend this to your customers.
James Chubb, Atlantic Water Gardens

12:00 noon - 1:15 p.m.
Top Hats and Tuxedos: Steps, Columns and Seat Walls for Residential Hardscapes
Steps, landings and columns are often the first impression for visitors to a home, and details of design and construction are important to their success. This demonstration will feature the proper techniques for installing steps, columns and seat walls. Join us as we also discuss material selection, elevations and codes, inside corners, outside corners, treads, columns and posts.
Pat McCrindle, MLPS Paver Systems, Inc.

1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Building the Outdoor Room
As homeowners expand their living space to their backyard, outdoor kitchens are growing in popularity, providing opportunities for contractors to expand their services. See this demonstration to learn more about construction of outdoor grills, fire pits, and outdoor living spaces.
Pat McCrindle, MLPS Paver Systems, Inc.

3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Cleaning and Sealing Concrete Pavers
See the revenue potential that maintenance of interlocking concrete pavements can bring to your company. This demosntration covers efflorescence cleaning and color enhancing, plus the equipment used to apply these products, like squeegees, rollers and sprayers.
Russ Heitman, Seal 'n Lock System Corp.

MACHINE ASSISTED PAVER INSTALLATION DEMONSTRATIONS SCHEDULE

Located in the outdoor demonstration area
Thursday and Friday, October 27 and 28
10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Watch and learn how mechanized installation of permeable interlocking concrete pavements can increase crew efficiency and improve your bottom line for commercial and larger residential projects. Placement and screeding equipment will be demonstrated.
Presenter: Chuck Taylor, Oldcastle Architectural, Inc.

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