How-to, ADU

Tired of ADU and housing construction events that only scratch the surface? This unique ADU tour by House Sacramento goes beyond financing and GC hunting to explore the core of ADU construction: the systems that make a house a home. Join us for an in-depth look at the critical elements of ADU construction, focusing on light wood-frame building. We'll explore and discuss details of foundations, framing, and MEP systems, understanding how they work together to create a solid and functional structure. Gain a clear understanding of the material costs and labor involved in light wood-frame construction, empowering you to make informed arguments and ideas about increasing the supply of housing inventory in Sacramento. Explore the connection between planning and zoning regulations and the creative architectural and structural engineering choices they inspire. Compare different building materials and learn about the trade-offs in cost, aesthetics, speed, labor, and equipment requirements. Discover the factors that influence the decision to build an attached or detached ADU, considering the pros and cons of each approach. Get introduced to the fundamental principles of building science and learn how California's Title 24 energy efficiency standards incorporate these principles. Finally, walk through the step-by-step process of building an ADU and understand the critical safety inspections involved, all while literally walking through an ADU under construction.

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