Log & Timber University: Maintaining Your Dream Home
with Alex Charvat
ON-DEMAND COURSEÂ NOW AVAILABLE
Whether you are looking to build, just completed building your home or bought an existing log or timber frame home, we'll cover all the important aspects of maintaining your home. It's not as stressful and scary as you might think! Instructor Alex Charvat discusses everything from stain selection to preventative maintenance to you tackling your home's two worst enemies -- sun and water.
Course Overview
Congratulations!Â
You’ve dreamed it.Â
You’ve built it.Â
You’ve moved in. Now what?!Â
As you settle into your gorgeous log or timber home, you want to make sure the joy you’re feeling lasts. In our final class of this four-part series, you’ll learn how to take care of your home and keep it in tip-top shape for generations to come. We’ll cover sealants, pest control, and preventive maintenance tips to implement each season and year-round. Find out which projects you can save money on by taking a DIY approach and when it’s best to call in a pro. Make the investment to protect your property!
Meet Your Instructor
Alex Charvat
Alex Charvat is a Professional Engineer licensed in multiple states. He has worked as a forester in the Pacific Northwest, has engineered and designed hundreds of log homes ranging from $20,000 cabins to $18 million ranches. He is the engineer of record for NAHB’s Log Home, Log Grading program and is also the engineer of record for over 30 threaded fasteners used in log home and residential construction, many found at big box stores. He’s hosted his own log cabin renovation show on DIY network called Cabin Rescue and has consulted on log cabin renovations featured on HGTV. He is the owner of Alexander Structures, Inc., based in Conifer, CO. His company has been in business since 2002. (www.alexanderstructures.com ) Alex holds a Bachelor of Science in Forest Science and a Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering—Structures, both from the University of Wisconsin.
