Free online courseBuilding a house from start to finish

Duration of the online course: 9 hours and 38 minutes

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Learn to build a house from site prep to final inspection in this free online course. Perfect for construction enthusiasts and professionals seeking comprehensive knowledge.

Course Description

Welcome to "Building a House from Start to Finish," an immersive professional course that falls under the Construction subcategory. Spanning an impressive 9 hours and 38 minutes, this comprehensive course takes you through every stage of building a house, providing invaluable insights and hands-on techniques for both beginners and seasoned professionals alike. With an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars, it's clear that learners appreciate the detailed, step-by-step guidance and expert knowledge shared.

This course begins with the foundational aspects, starting from the site preparation and digging the footings. As you progress through the modules, you will move on to pouring footings and laying block, essential tasks that set the stage for the rest of the build. Each episode builds upon the last, ensuring that learners can follow along with practical and well-explained instructions.

Next, you'll dive into the intricacies of slab plumbing and laying gravel before stepping into slab base compaction, steel reinforcement, and vapor barrier placement. The instructors meticulously guide you through the critical steps of pouring and finishing the concrete slab, ensuring a solid and durable foundation for your house.

Framing the first floor walls and constructing the second floor follow, each with dedicated episodes that break down the complexities involved in creating a robust and stable structure. The course also includes special bonus episodes that offer sneak peeks and additional tips that can be invaluable during the construction process.

The roof installation is covered in its own comprehensive episode, demonstrating the necessary techniques and materials required to create a weather-resistant and secure roofing system. Several more bonus episodes delve into elements like stonework, loft walls, and exterior trim and finishes, adding rich details to the main structure.

The course does not neglect the importance of windows, fascia, soffit, and siding, ensuring that learners are well-versed in installing these critical exterior components. Additionally, plumbing, wiring, and HVAC systems are addressed in dedicated episodes, complete with real-world tips and troubleshooting advice.

From preparing for floating shelves to handling inspection failures and even DIY projects like building an extra-large track saw, this course covers a wide array of relevant topics. As you approach the finish line, episodes focus on drywall, painting, and unique interior features like maple accent walls. Finally, the course culminates in thoughtful discussions about final inspections, homeowner reflections, and a complete tour of the modern getaway home you’ve built along the way.

This course is a treasure trove of practical construction knowledge, offering a mixture of detailed walkthroughs, expert tips, and real-life applications. Whether you are aiming to build your own home or seeking to enhance your professional skills in construction, "Building a House from Start to Finish" equips you with everything you need to see a project through to completion.

Course content

  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 1: Site Prep and Digging Footings 07m
  • Exercise: _What is the size of the custom home being built in Bryson City, North Carolina?
  • Video class: Building A House Start to Finish | Episode 2: Pouring Footings and Laying Block 10m
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of using header blocks in the foundation construction?
  • Video class: Building A House Start to Finish | Episode 3: Slab Plumbing and Gravel 08m
  • Exercise: _What is the purpose of the plumbing being installed underneath the slab in the construction process?
  • Video class: Building a House Start to Finish | Episode 4: Slab base compaction, Steel, and Vapor Barrier 10m
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of the vapor barrier in construction?
  • Video class: Building a House Start to Finish | Episode 5: Pouring and Finishing Concrete Slab 10m
  • Exercise: _What was the first major mistake made during the building process?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 6: Framing 1st Floor Walls 10m
  • Exercise: What is an important safety tip when nailing studs during wall framing?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 7: Second Floor 11m
  • Exercise: _What is the purpose of the hydro Gap house wrap used in this project?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | BONUS and SNEAK PEEK Episode 06m
  • Exercise: What was a challenge during the house construction project?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 8: The Roof! 13m
  • Exercise: _What is the purpose of the webbing that connects the bottom cord to the top cord in the roof trusses?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Bonus Episode 2 07m
  • Exercise: What is the main reason for choosing engineered trusses over LVL rafters in the house construction?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 9: Stone Work and Loft Walls 12m
  • Exercise: _What tool did the speaker use to figure out the actual angle of the roof pitch?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Bonus Episode 3 05m
  • Exercise: What is primarily used to record the construction videos?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 10: Windows, Facia, and Soffit 11m
  • Exercise: _What material is being used for finished fascia in this project?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Bonus Episode 4 06m
  • Exercise: What is Jason's nickname on the job?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 11: Exterior trim and faux wood finish 15m
  • Exercise: _What is the purpose of the flashing installed over the stone work?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Bonus Episode 5 07m
  • Exercise: What is the total square footage of the modern mountain getaway house?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 12: Siding 14m
  • Exercise: _What type of siding is being used on the project in this episode?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Bonus Episode 6 04m
  • Exercise: What unexpected event affected the filming of the inspection process?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 13: Plumbing, Wiring, and HVAC 19m
  • Exercise: _What is the purpose of the drain box underneath the shower in this episode of "Building a house start to finish"?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 14: Prep For Floating Shelves 15m
  • Exercise: What is a benefit mentioned of not having as many fingers?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 15: Inspection Fails and Roof 17m
  • Exercise: _What was the problem with the header that caused the inspector to fail it?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 16: Drywall, prime, paint 16m
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Bonus Episode 7 06m
  • Exercise: _What was the total cost of hanging and finishing the drywall in episode 15 of the Modern Mountain Getaway?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 17: Maple Accent Walls 14m
  • Video class: Door Build | Modern Mountain Getaway 11m
  • Exercise: _What is the purpose of pocket hole screws in the door frame?
  • Video class: DIY Extra Large Track Saw Build 38m
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 18 14m
  • Exercise: _What type of floor is being installed in the loft?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 19 16m
  • Video class: Your home is on YouTube... The Owner's Thoughts 08m
  • Exercise: _What advice does the homeowner give to anyone thinking about building their own home?
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 20 13m
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 21 13m
  • Exercise: _What is the homeowner's selected color for the concrete floors in the house?
  • Video class: Building a House Start To Finish | Episode 22 16m
  • Video class: Building a House Start To Finish | Episode 23 14m
  • Exercise: _Why did the Perkins Brothers choose to build their kitchen countertop using plywood instead of solid wood?
  • Video class: Bonus Episode: What’s Next? 02m
  • Video class: Building A House Start To Finish | Episode 24 13m
  • Exercise: _What is the minimum height requirement for the handrail according to building codes?
  • Video class: Building a House Start To Finish | Episode 25 12m
  • Video class: The Final Inspection 04m
  • Exercise: _What is the purpose of the CO inspection?
  • Video class: THE TOUR! Building A House Start To Finish 10m
  • Video class: Complete Construction of a Modern Getaway Home 2h03m
  • Exercise: _What was the process for locating the septic system for the new house?

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Course comments: Building a house from start to finish

Students appreciated the free online course, saying it was detailed, well-delivered, and engaging. They especially liked seeing a house built from start to finish as if they were there, and many asked for more courses in the future.

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I learmt alot from this course. The whole course was well delivered and detailed . Thank you for doing this.pls do more courses

Tami Agosto

It's amazing to see a house built from start to finish. To see all that was done, what it took to complete as if I was actually there. Thanks!!

Tami Agosto

I enjoyed the course. The Perkins Builder Brothers Crew kept the home building interesting and entertaining. Thanks

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