Be Prepared – for wildfire and flood in the High Park burn area
Phil will be speaking at this event on Saturday. The Be prepared wildfire and flood preparedness event is Saturday, May 11, 9:00am to noon at the Ward Mountain Ranch 4985 Stove Praririe Road (see MAP.) See the agenda below. 9:00 am Present agenda, describe the goal of the event, and introduce distinguished speakers and guests. Note handouts and drawing. 9:05 am Video – Crystal fire 9:10 am What did we learn from recent fires? Neighbors who have lost their homes Deb Pedersen-neighbor Pedro Boscan-neighbor and...
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5/8 Insulation, Air Sealing, and Ventilation for a Healthy and Comfortable Home This discussion will cover different insulation techniques and materials, air sealing strategies, and ventilation options. Join us for an informative discussion on better building practices. 5/22 How to Keep Construction Running Smoothly & Properly As with anything there can be hiccups, hear what to do when there are problems, how to keep your project moving and tips on best construction practices. 6/5 Rebuilding Communities Come discuss and envision...
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4/10 What Does it Cost to Build a Home? This is a complex question to answer. Come listen to contractors explain the many variables and offer general information on construction costs. Also get advise on construction contracts. 4/24 How Do We Landscape Our Property & Deal With Erosion & Flood Control? Listen to experts provide tips & tricks you can use to beautify and protect your property. Where: Bellvue Grange 2929 North County Road 23 Bellvue, CO 80512 When: 6:30pm-8:30pm For more information contact Phil...
read more3/12 – High Park Fire Restoration – Rebuilding Sustainably and Healing the Land
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WLRV) and the NoCo Rebuilding Network will discuss efforts to restore the land and help homeowners rebuild. NoCo Rebuilding Network is assisting homeowners to rebuild their homes applying sustainble building, energy efficiency, and Firewise principles. WLRV is working with private land-owners, the county and other government agencies to do erosion control and re-seeding of the most heavily burned areas to accelerate the natural recovery process and help protect the...
read more5/1 – Is the Housing Market Ready for Zero Net-Energy Ready Homes? DOE Challenge Home Training
This is a Colorado Green Building Guild Event that NoCo Rebuilding Network is co-sponsoring. Register for this event » Wednesday May 1, 2013 1- 5 pmBellvue Grange – Southwest corner of Mountain Avenue & No County Road 23 2929 N Cnty Rd 23 Bellvue, Colorado 80512 United States CEU: AIA pre approved and Architect Self Reporting Cost: Free to NOCO members- Use Promo Code “NOCO” at checkout, $50 Guild or CRES Members, $75 non Guild or CRES members CRES members will need to get the promo code from your...
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3/13 Learn How to Read Building Plans & What to Look for in a Quality Set of Drawings Plans are what communicate your desires to your builder. Understanding them helps empower you in working with building professionals and helps you avoid potential pitfalls. 3/27 How To Hire a Builder (or Not) and Get Started with Construction Hiring the contractor that best suits your needs is critical. Listen to a discussion on hiring a general contractor or doing it yourself, contract approaches, and getting started. Where: Bellvue...
read moreDirt to Drapes – 2/27 Fire Smart Building Material Choices
2/27 Fire Smart Building Material Choices Making the right choices in building materials can lead to safer, stronger, and smarter homes. Listen to material vendors present options. Where: Bellvue Grange 2929 North County Road 23 Bellvue, CO 80512 When: 6:30pm-8:30pm For more information contact Phil Benstein at phil@nocorebuilding.org.
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