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South Sound Chapter green building classes & workshops for the construction industry and building trades

Saturday March 26:  10 am - 4 pm

Class 10am-12pm, Optional Workparty 12-4

Flagstone Patio Installation Training

Instructors:  Todd Harris of Stone People, LLC, and Gary Rust, Mutual Materials. Location:  911 Adams St. SE Olympia, WA

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flagstonepatio1.jpgDo-it-Yourself Construction Training w/ Hands-on Practicum Workparty

Have you thought about a Flagstone Patio, but don't know where to start?  This Workshop and Workparty will present proper installation methods for manufactured and natural paving products, including an optional hands-on installation workparty to install a flagstone patio.  WaterWise Landscaping and Permaculture principles will be applied.  Patio will overlook a rain garden, chicken coop and vegetable garden - in downtown Olympia behind the Library!

Course will cover in-depth:

 

  • Materials Choices for function, beauty and sustainability
  • Excavation, Drainage & Base preparation
  • Laying and leveling, finishing paver surface
  • Tools and Equipment used
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    Optional Practicum & Workparty with StonePeople LLC includes guided installation, with plenty of time for Q&A

    Suggested Donation:

    $50 or worktrade

    100% Proceeds to NWEBG

     

    Knowledge, Time and Materials for this Course Donated by:StonePeople LLC

    Mutual Materials

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Northwest Energy Star Homes: Meet and Exceed Code

    M&E Code pic - framing POSTPONED:   Was Scheduled for Monday February 18 8:30 am - 5 pm

    Click Here if you are interested in this class at a later date

    Instructor: Dan Wildenhaus, Technical Standards Chair of Home Performance Washington Location: Sunset Air Classroom, 5210 Lacey Blvd, Lacey, WA

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    Ensure that your next project meets the most recent code changes by following Northwest ENERGY STAR'S time-tested methods, and prepare for code changes now and in the future. Lunch will be provided, course fee includes textbook

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