Knowledge is vital. Home building doesn’t have to be a mystery understood only by professionals. You will make much better decisions in building your new custom home when you understand how affordable, energy efficient homes are designed and built. The purpose is not to make you a carpenter, but rather to understand how professionals work together to construct your new home. All webinars are available to BGCH clients in a private area. Click here to access the client area. Contact your consultant for password. Owner build education is accessible!
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STRUCTURAL ALTERNATIVES
Why this webinar? Considering an alternative to a wood framed home? This online webinar will show alternatives to wood framed walls in Central Texas. Here are some questions you may be thinking: Has anyone built the way I am thinking of building? How would I go about it? Is it feasible? Can I do it? What does it cost? What about energy efficiency? What about windstorm resistance?
Webinar Topics:
- Adobe Walls
- Straw Bale Walls
- Earth Walls
- Structural Insulated Panels (SIP)
- Aerated Autoclaved Concrete (AAC)
- Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
- Steel Buildings
- Windstorm Resistance
This fast-moving webinar with hundreds of pictures will give you a serious overview of structural alternatives for your new home, showing you how to save money as you design a beautiful, quality, energy-efficient home.
Monday May 23, 2022 6PM
SECURITY & WEATHER RESISTANCE
Why this webinar? You’re excited about building your new home, and you want it to be durable and secure. How do I build in protection so the home is durable? How do I make it secure? Recommendations? BGCH has answers.
Webinar Topics:
- Weather Resistance
- Rain
- Air
- Drainage Plane
- Home Security
- Doors
- Electronic
This fast-moving webinar with hundreds of pictures will give you a serious overview of weatherization and security for your new home, showing you how to save money as you design a beautiful, quality, energy-efficient home.
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WINDOWS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Why this webinar? You’re excited about your new home, and want to enjoy your personal view of the Texas Hill Country. How do windows affect energy efficiency? Choices? What about colors? Which brand is the best? What about durability? Built Green has answers.
WebinarTopics:
Building Codes
Energy Efficiency
Window Glass
Window Frames
Size, Shapes
Operation
Terminology
Window Install
This fast-moving webinar with hundreds of pictures will give you a serious overview of the window choices for your new home, showing you how to save money as you design a beautiful, quality, energy-efficient home.
The webinar will be taught by Dennis Celsor
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EXTERIOR DOORS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Why this webinar? You’re excited about building your new home, and you want it to be energy efficient. What role do exterior doors play in energy efficiency? What about cost? Durability? Recommendations? BGCH has answers.
Webinar Topics:
- Energy Efficient Doors
- Types of Doors
- Location of Doors
- Garage Doors
- Screened Porches
This fast-moving seminar with hundreds of pictures will give you a serious overview of exterior door choices for your new home, showing you how to save money as you design a beautiful, quality, energy-efficient home.
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FINANCE THE BUILDING OF YOUR NEW HOME
Why this webinar? You have questions about how the loans work when you are planning to build your own custom home. Built Green has the answers.
Topics to be covered :
- Vision and Goals
- Target Budget
- Bank Underwriting
- Builder of Record
- Down Payment
- Closing
- Draw Procedure
This fast-moving webinar with hundreds of pictures will give you a serious overview of the process of financing the building of your new affordable energy-efficient home.
The webinar will be taught by Dennis Celsor
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PLAN YOUR NEW CUSTOM HOME
Why this webinar? You have questions about how to get started planning to build your own custom home. How do you prepare and plan for a new affordable energy efficient custom home? How do you avoid mistakes in choosing property? What does it cost to build? How can you find financing? What should you look for in a builder? Where do you get a plan? Built Green has the answers.
Subjects to be covered:
Planning for Energy Efficiency
Gathering Ideas for a True Custom Home
Custom Home Design & Blueprints
Cost Estimating and Budgeting
Financing: Construction and Permanent
BGCH System for Saving You Money
This fast moving webinar with hundreds of pictures will give you a serious overview of the custom home design process, showing you how to save money as you design a beautiful, quality, energy efficient home
The webinar will be taught by Dennis Celsor
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GREEN BUILDING AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
So how do you prepare and plan for a new affordable energy efficient custom home? How do you plan for energy efficiency? How do you get energy efficiency and still make it affordable? Built Green has answers.
Subjects to be covered:
- Green Building
- ·What is it?
- ·Why? Why not?
- Energy Efficiency
- ·Solar Orientation
- ·Air Tightness
- ·Attics
- ·Windows
- ·Air Conditioning
This fast-moving webinar with hundreds of pictures will give you a serious overview of the process of planning and building an affordable energy-efficient home.
The webinar will be taught by Dennis Celsor
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FOR YOUR NEW HOME
How do you plan for a new affordable energy-efficient custom home? Where do you get architectural plans? Built Green has answers.
Topics to be discussed:
- Counting the Cost
- Design Professionals
- Beginning Concepts
- Preparing to Meet the Designer
- Design Phases
- Universal Design
This fast-moving webinar with hundreds of pictures will give you a serious overview of the architectural design process, showing you how to save money as you design a beautiful, quality, energy-efficient home.
The webinar will be taught by Dennis Celsor
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LIST OF CURRENT WEBINARS
Planning Your New Home
Construction Finance
Designing Home Plans
Kitchen Design
Bath Planning Part 1
Bath Planning Part 2
Planning for Emergencies Part 1
Planning for Emergencies Part 2
Green Building and Energy Efficiency
Engineering For Your Home
Site Prep Tree Clearing
Site Prep Excavation Retaining Walls
Slab Foundations
Alternative Foundations
Engineered Wood Materials
Structural Framing Process
Alternative Structural Systems
Weather Resistance and Home Security
Windstorm Siding and Roofing
Windows
Exterior Doors
Plumbing 1 Fresh Water
Plumbing 2 Water Heating and Plumbing Process
Plumbing 3 Waste Water and Septic
Heating and Fireplaces
Energy Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality
Air Conditioning and Ductwork
Lighting Electrical Install and AV
Masonry Stone Stucco
Drywall and Sound Attenuation
Interior Doors and Trim
Insulation and Pest Control
Painting and Staining
Cabinets Part 1
Cabinets Part 2
Floors Part 1
Floors Part 2
Counters Part 1
Counters Part 2
Fixtures and Appliances
Driveway Solar Propane Landscaping
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