06 - To Engineer or Not Engineer
This is Season 1, Ep. 6 of the Affordable High-Performance Home.
Thinking about building an affordable home that's also energy-efficient and built to last? When it comes to the foundation and structural elements, a key question is whether you need to bring in a structural engineer. This video breaks down that decision for affordable high-performance home builds.
In this video, we cover:
The potential benefits of hiring an engineer for an affordable project, such as optimizing material use and finding cost-effective structural solutions.
Potential risks and expensive issues that could arise in an affordable high-performance build if structural engineering expertise is not utilized for the foundation and main structure.
Key factors to consider when deciding if hiring a structural engineer is the right investment for your specific affordable high-performance home project.
Learn what's involved in ensuring the structural integrity of your affordable high-performance home from the ground up.
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