Tiny House Building Workshops

Many people don’t realize that it is possible to learn how to build a tiny house. You can learn by reading about it and following instructions, or better yet you can go to one of the many building workshops to get hands-on experience.

These two-day events are typically held all over the US and Canada throughout the warmer months.

There are a few companies that offer these services.

Click on the links below to see when and where each of their workshops are scheduled.

PAD (Portland Alternative Dwellings) (click on the Workshops tab in the menu bar)
Tiny Home Builders
Tumbleweed

The Workshops

When you go to a one of the weekend events, you can expect to learn enough about the planning, the design and the building process so that you will be able to build a house yourself. Or if you choose to hire someone to do it for you, you’ll learn enough to supervise the work and make sure that it is being done properly.

How about that – you can actually plan, design and learn how to build your very own house. You can have control over how your home will look from start to finish. All it takes is a few days of your time at one of these workshops.

It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or you are an expert handyman or handywoman. You can learn all about building your small house from the experts. Most times there are people that have gone through the experience there too – having been through it already, they’ll be able to give you advice and suggestions.

Imagine having the ability to meet and talk with someone that has the design and building experience.

Throughout the two days, you’ll be taken through the entire process from planning to building, including some demonstrations so that you’ll get a better understanding of what needs to be done and how to do it.

Here is some of what you will learn:

•     the most cost effective way that you can build.
•     how you can save money during construction.
•     the tools that you’ll need.
•     choosing a trailer or a foundation.
•     about trailers – the types, sizes, and weight capacities.
•     selecting the material that you’ll need.
•     framing.
•     sheathing.
•     siding.
•     insulation.
•     how to prevent condensation.
•     roofing.
•     about the appliances – water heaters, heating, toilets, and kitchen appliances.
•     building codes and zoning laws.
•     sizing for cabinetry, doors, shower.
•     DIY construction and hiring a professional.

There is nothing better than to be able to personally talk to, ask questions, and learn from the experts. People that are there for that purpose only; they are there because they want and like to help you, not just because you hired them.

The best part of these workshops is the personal interaction. You’ll meet other like-minded people. And the satisfaction that you’ll get from .

Are you ready to learn about how to build a tiny house? Are you interested in meeting other like-minded people? Would you like to ask questions in person, and get the ball rolling? Then you’ll want to find out about a tiny house workshops. All you need to do is click on the company links above and you’ll be directed to their house building workshops information.