
NEW for 2011 in addition to our regular seminar schedule we will also feature Log Home Living Magazine's Bookstore and The Log and Timber Home University, the hands-down choice when you're ready for a graduate's degree in building a log or timber frame home. These in-depth half-day courses provide detailed, step-by-step instructions to save thousands, avoid pitfalls and correctly budget, plan and build your dream home. Choose from Log Home University or Timber Home University with the knowledge that our professors have decades of experience planning, building and caring for custom wood homes.
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2002012 SEMINAR SCHEDULE COMING SOON
2009 SCHEDULE
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOG HOME AND TIMBER FRAME HOME CONSTRUCTION
Doug Tatham - Hearthstone
Explore the different construction materials, techniques and budget considerations in building your log or timber frame home.
3:00 pm -
EVALUATING YOUR
BUILDING SITE
Tim Alexander - Home Source Real Estate and Construction
Learn how to determine the right place to build on your property.
11:00 am -
THE
HOME
BUILDING
PROCESS BEGINNING TO END
Tim Alexander - Home Source Real Estate and Construction
Gain an overview of the home building process from finding a floor plan
to a typical construction schedule when building your new Log or Timber Frame Home.
2:00 pm -
BUILDING HEALTHY BUILT "LEED" HOMES
Bill Fagan - Timeless Mountain Homes
Go Green and learn the benefits and what it takes to earn LEED (Leadership in Energy and Design) certification for your home.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOG HOME AND TIMBER FRAME HOME CONSTRUCTION
Doug Tatham - Hearthstone
Explore the different construction materials, techniques and budget considerations in building your home.
4:00 pm -
THE
USE OF ANTIQUE WOOD IN YOUR NEW HOME
George Gatewood - Longwood Antique Woods
Learn the great variety of applications for reclaimed wood in building and decorating your home.
Peter Phelps - Sun Stuff of Asheville
Learn How to afford solar energy for your home and take advantage of generous tax credits