Engineered Wood, Wall Panels, and Trusses speed the field installation times and make for a tighter, more energy efficient home.  Precision equipment and advancements in handling and delivery equipment have made the “Stick Built” house an inferior choice.

Industry professional Bill Sauder provides this unique opportunity to learn more about the internal working of your home.  Why does drywall crack?   Why do floors squeak?  Why are there cold spots on your walls?  You will learn how these can be eliminated and be introduced to a fascinating aspect of building that few people have a chance to see.

The class will be offered April 6, 7–9 p.m. at the Décor Blvd showroom, 3436 Millennium Ct., in Columbus. In addition the class is also available online.  For reservations or to view upcoming classes and events, visit http://customhomebuildingcamp.com. Classes are free, but space is limited and reservations are required for both classroom and online course.

]]> http://askthebuildingexperts.com/what-is-engineered-wood/feed/ 0 http://askthebuildingexperts.com/explore-green/ http://askthebuildingexperts.com/explore-green/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:06:45 +0000 ATBEStaff http://askthebuildingexperts.com/?p=1486 The hottest topic in housing is Green, but the main question is how green.  Are you choosing green because you want to make a difference in the world or do you simply want to provide the most energy efficient home you can without breaking the bank.

Making it Green World

The perfect place to start is this course that will  present an overview of products to make your home Green as well as an overview of the process to actually achieve a green home designation.

Camp Counselors

The class will be taught by two local leaders in the Green Building Industry.  Tyler Steele, Leed AP, of Greenovate,  Ohio’s leading supplier of environmentally friendly and healthful building materials. Tyler’s commitment is to expanding the local economy through education, activism, and leadership.

Our other presenter is WattWorks, president, Don Hall, P.E.   WattWorks is at the forefront of many green technologies included LED and cold cathode fluorescent lighting and is key team member with Westerville’s Smart Grid and Solar Power Pilot Project.

Tyler Steele (right) with Mary Jo Kilroy

Where and When

The class will be offered February 23, 2010, 7–9 p.m. at the Décor Blvd showroom, 3436 Millennium Ct., in Columbus. For reservations or to view other upcoming classes and events, visit http://customhomebuildingcamp.com. Classes are free, but space is limited. Reservations are required.

I am Gary Dunn,  Co-owner of Dunmoor Homes.  Bill Moorhead  and I started Dunmoor Homes 10 years ago after spending many years working for one of the large local homebuilders.   We have always felt that the greatest joy we receive is helping people achieve the home of their dreams.

The Custom Home Building Camp is an extension of that feeling.

Through the camp, our group of Builders, Sub-contractors, and Suppliers have created a way for the average person to learn more about custom home building and remodeling without having to enter into discussion with a sales person or make commitments before they are ready to do so.

We call it doing business on your terms.  We want the classes to provide as much information and as many facts and figures as possible so you can make an informed and not an emotional decision.

You are bombarded with “Great Offers” and “Special Discounts” every single day, but what do these really mean?   That great price for granite counter tops from one of the big box stores  looks fantastic,  but only until they start adding little extras like edging, cut-outs, and polishing.   We will give the facts about counter tops and virtually all other home products.

Level the Playing Field

By just taking one or more of the camps you will be provided real cost information and insight into how the process works.  You will become a better negotiator to help achieve your goal of a new home or a new kitchen.

Camp Offerings

Camp classes run the gamut from Design to how to budget for your home and include the following.

Making it a Green World

Alternative Building

Custom Home Budget

Beautiful Baths

Remarkable Kitchens

Personalize your Home

Engineered Wood and Systems Building

Find and Evaluate a Home Site

Remodeling 101

Geothermal, Home Comfort, and Tax Credits

Female Focused Design

We invite you make plans to attend a camp session today.

The course is designed for someone that is beginning their introduction to green and will present an overview of the NAHB Green Program as well as providing detailed information and cost on a host of “Green” products and construction methods.

The class will be offered February 23, 2010, 7–9 p.m. at the Décor Blvd showroom, 3436 Millennium Ct., in Columbus. For reservations or to view other upcoming classes and events, visit http://customhomebuildingcamp.com. Classes are free, but space is limited. Reservations are required.

Geothermal to the Rescue. Simply put Geothermal means Earth Heat.  In today’s uncertain world,  how important is it to install a heating system for your home that will use an unlimited resource, the earth’s temperature,  to heat and cool your home. 

The Cost to operate a Geothermal system is but a fraction of other systems and you will never be at the mercy of oil prices,  embargos or other world event again.

When it comes to an expensive sophisticated product like geothermal you want a true professional designing and installing your system and there isn’t anyone in Central Ohio with more experience than our instructor Steve Mullins of Complete Comfort,  Steve is not  only an expert in the Heating, Cooling and ventilation field, but Geothermal as well.

Steve will explain the features and benefits of a geothermal system and discuss several other aspects of heating and cooling.   The current tax benefit of a geothermal system help make it a viable choice for anyone considering building.  The details of the tax credit will also be discussed.

The class on will be offered March 9, 2010, 7-9 p.m. at the Décor Blvd showroom, 3436 Millennium Ct., in Columbus. For reservations or to view other upcoming classes and events, visit http://customhomebuildingcamp.com. Classes are free,  Classroom space is limited, but this class is available online as well.  Reservations are required

The class offering from the Custom Home Building Camp is designed to show you how you can achieve the balance of design and function for your kitchen and still have it meet your budget needs.

Remarkable Cabinets: The latest in cabinet materials, styles and designs will be presented by a local KCMA certified cabinet designer.  You will learn tips on how to turn a basic kitchen plan into a design that is uniquely yours.  You will also be presented with a few of the must have features that will make your kitchen work better for you, such as simple organizers that can turn a mundane cabinet into a truly efficient addition to your home.

Remarkable Counter Tops: What are the latest materials for the kitchen of today?  How can you achieve an attractive and functioning counter top with out a huge expense?  The answer to these questions plus an in depth presentation of all of the most popular counter top possibilities  are provided in the class.

Remarkable Sinks and Faucets: From under mount sinks , to hands free faucets the latest in plumbing fixtures for the kitchen will be presented.  You will learn some of the latest products, but also how to determine the cost and quality of the products you are reviewing.

Remarkable Appliances: From the power and performance of restaurant inspired appliances to sleek the designer look  with multiple form and function you will discover all of this and more in segment as presented by Kelly Berry of HH Gregg Finelines.

Remarkable Kitchens will be the first Custom Home Building Camp to be offered on line as well as at the beautiful Décor Blvd Showroom.   You won’t be able to smell or taste the delicious live cooking demonstration by a local Chef ,  but you will  be able to interact with the presenters, ask questions and otherwise enjoy and learn from the experience ,plus  you won’t have to brave cold or inclement weather.

The class will be offered February 13, 2010, 7–9 p.m. at the Décor Blvd showroom, 3436 Millennium Ct., in Columbus. For reservations or to view upcoming classes and events, visit http://customhomebuildingcamp.com. Classes are free, but space is limited and reservations are required for both classroom and online courses.

Female Focused Design –  focuses on current lifestyles

A home design class geared to women (but open to everyone) is being offered as part of  a series of free Custom Home Building Camps now available in central Ohio. Although men have traditionally dominated home construction and design, women now make more than 75 percent of the buying decisions in real estate

Led by Carolyn Fallon with the Columbus Real Estate Company, Female Focused Design will show how to design a home based on current and future needs rather than on traditional design. The class provides an insider’s look at how simple design changes, such as shifting a wall, can improve a home’s overall flow and function without raising costs.

The class will be offered February 18, 2010, 7–9 p.m. and February 20, 2010,  11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Décor Blvd showroom, 3436 Millenium Ct., in Columbus. This class is also offered in Webinar format so you can take the class online from the comfort of your home.  For reservations or to view other upcoming classes and events, visit http://customhomebuildingcamp.com. Classes are free,  Classroom space is limited, and reservations are required for either the classroom or online.