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| before |
Landscaping
is one of the perks you will find in masonry! Although it will take hard work
and dedication, the outcomes will be magnificent. Shop teacher, Mr. Gary
Sperdute, and assistant teacher, T.O., have worked on many projects in their
life time. With the help of our Masonry students, this project was efficiently
finished in two weeks.
The interview:
QUESTION:
What can you tell us about Versa-Lok porches?
SPERDUTE:
It’s a new wave in construction.
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| Jack Hammer |
QUESTION:
What difference can you see in the two porches?
SPERDUTE: A difference would be the modern look. It compliments the appearance and now makes
the house stand out.
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| Old Steps |
QUESTION:
What is the estimate amount for a job like this?
SPERDUTE:
Using two to three people for this job, the price would be two to three
times higher than a standard block porch, but the end result is worth it.
QUESTION:
What knowledge would a student gain after graduating your shop?
SPERDUTE:
The students would have the makings of a small contractor: tone mason, brick
laying, block laying or working for the union as an apprentice. Their knowledge
would be estimating materials, blueprint reading, making elaborate sidewalks,
blueprint reading, and much more.
QUESTION:
Are there any other schools that work with Versa-Lok?
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| New Steps |
SPERDUTE:
No other vocational school in our area works with block and brick, and I try to
keep the kids updated the today’s construction (Vers-Lok, stone carving,
mailboxes, water features, and concrete).
QUESTION:
Do you have any future projects planned?
SPERDUTE:
Yes, we are going to work on a sidewalk; I plan to show my students stamp and
color concrete, and expose aggregate concrete.
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