Module 1: Planning, Permitting, & Site Selection
Lesson 1.1: Assessing Your Build Site
Objective: Evaluate sun exposure, slope, soil type, and drainage before breaking ground.
Lesson 1.2: Zoning, Building Codes & Permits
Objective: Avoid costly code violations or forced tear-downs.
Lesson 1.3: Foundation Types — Skids, Piers, or Slab?
Objective: Match your building footprint and site conditions to the right foundation style.
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Module 2: Foundations & Floor Framing
Lesson 2.1: Squaring & Leveling Your Footprint
Lesson 2.2: Building the Floor Frame & Joist Spacing
Lesson 2.3: Installing Tongue-and-Groove Subflooring
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Module 3: Wall Framing & Openings
Lesson 3.1: Wall Plate Layout & Stud Spacing
Lesson 3.2: Rough Openings, Jack Studs & Headers
Lesson 3.3: Raising, Plumbing & Bracing Walls
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Module 4: Roof Framing Sheathing & Weatherproofing
Lesson 4.1: Rafters vs. Trusses & Calculating Pitch
Lesson 4.2: Roof Sheathing & Overhangs
Lesson 4.3: Housewrap (WRB) & Weatherproofing
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Module 5: Off-Grid Solar Power & Electrical Setup
Lesson 5.1: Sizing Your Solar System & Load Calculation
Lesson 5.2: Core Components — Panels, Charge Controllers & Inverters
Lesson 5.3: Rough-In Electrical & Safety
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Bonus Module 1: Solar Sizing & Load Calculations
Lesson 1.1: The Power Audit: How to calculate total Watt-hours (Wh) for lights, tools, or fridges.
Lesson 1.2: Peak Sun Hours: Determining how much usable sunlight your location actually gets.
Lesson 1.3: Choosing System Voltage: When to use 12V vs. 24V vs. 48V setups.
Downloadable Tool: Interactive Google Sheet Load Calculator.
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