Event

7 Week Home Building Course - August 31 - October 14, 2010 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

The classes are taught by an experienced builder with instruction provided by specialists including: lenders, title companies, various tradesmen and suppliers.  The course is open to the general public for a tuition fee of $500.00.  One set of class materials per individual or couple is also included.  The class fee is fully credited to those who join Owner/Builder Network to build their home.  (Credited at construction loan closing)

Classes are held from 7 pm to 10 pm at our corporate office: 7102 FM 1488, Magnolia TX  77354.
Call (281) 356-9050 for more information and to reserve a seat. See Class Syllabus Below:

Class 1:  Tuesday, August 31 - Pre-Planning
Financing, Land Acquisition, Budgets, Blue Prints, Insurance Requirements

Class 2:  Thursday, Sept. 2 - Foundations/Slabs
Site prep, Soil Tests, Engineering/Design

Class 3:  Tuesday, Sept. 7  - Foundations/Slabs
Post Tension, Steel Re-inforced, Conventional, Pier & Beam, Scheduling

Class 4:  Thursday, Sept. 9 - Framing
Framing Terminology, Techniques, Labor, Lumber Companies, Materials Specifications, Scheduling

Class 5:  Tuesday, Sept. 14 - Dry-In
Windows, Radiant Barriers, Scheduling

Class 6:  Thursday, Sept. 16 - Plumbing
Water Well, Septic, Plumbing Systems, Copper, PEX, CPVC, Plumbing Fixtures, Scheduling

Class 7:  Tuesday, Sept. 21 - Electrical
Specifications, GFI/Arc Fault Circuits, Light Fixtures, Special Designs, Home Automation

Class 8:  Thursday, Sept. 23 - AC & Heating
Specifications, Design, Scheduling, Costing

Class 9:  Tuesday, Sept. 28 - Exterior Veneers
Brick/Stone, Hardie Siding, Stucco, Artificial Stone, Insulation/Spray Foam

Class 10:  Thursday, Sept. 30 - Interior
Insulation, Fiberglass, Sheetrock, Cellulose

Class 11:  Tuesday, Oct. 5 - Interior Trims
Cabinets, Design, Retail Built, Shop Built, Site Built, Scheduling, Painting/Staining Process

Class 12:  Thursday, Oct. 7 - Assorted Topics
Counter Tops, Ceramic Tile, Flooring Materials, Scheduling, Costing

Class 13:  Tuesday, Oct. 12- Assorted Topics (continued)
Counter Tops/Granite, Sprinkler Systems, Review of Project Costs, General Discussion

Class 14:  Thursday, Oct. 14  - Graduation
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Congratulations!!!