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Resale Statistics on Energy Efficient Homes are Promising

If you frequent this blog, you know that Black Canyon Builders is a vocal advocate for energy efficient building practices. The audience for the message is growing, but the studies linking energy efficient/green homes to sales figures have been few and far between. For those...
03 Feb 12
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Ringing in 2012 With Optimism (…and Some Good Reading)

Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with family, friends and fun. After a promising start, the winter weather has hit a dry holding pattern in Southwest Colorado (Pagosa Springs and Wolf Creek notwithstanding). While I typically would have gotten in a few days of...
10 Jan 12
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Pagosa Springs Real Estate Market

From time to time, we check in on the real estate and new housing markets in Southwest Colorado. This week, Black Canyon Builders focuses on Pagosa Springs. Not only do we travel to Pagosa for our custom home business, the area is also part of our territory as an independent...
14 Dec 11
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Timber Frame Joinery: A primer on the joints of timber frame construction

If the essence of a timber frame house is the timber, then the joining of the timber is the intrigue. I build timer frame homes for a living and the strength and beauty of the method never ceases to impress me. Since there are no nails and next to no hardware, the placement and...
07 Dec 11
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Latest Trends in Home Design

At the height of the most recent boom in the real estate market (about five years ago), three words sold a home: big, granite, stainless steel. All are desirable attributes, without a doubt, but buyers became blinded by the “big three” to the detriment of quality, and even...
22 Nov 11
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Wednesday Winter Inspiration: Making a Timber Frame Home Cozy

Timber frame homes are known for being dramatic, or even majestic. With some consistent design features, like substantial great rooms and tall ceilings, the dramatic beauty can sometimes override the “comfort” factor that transforms a piece of architecture into a...
09 Nov 11
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Timber Frame Barns and Barn-Style Homes: Revival of a Classic and Ode to a Standard

Most of us can picture the classic, old timber frame barn from the turn of the 20th century and earlier. It’s unfortunate how few have been maintained in top condition. Conversely, it’s impressive how many are still standing after years of neglect. From an architectural...
29 Aug 11
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As Promised: Before and After Pics of the (Remodeled) Day House and (New) Timber Frame Barn

Sometimes, it’s easy to forget how far we’ve come…. (If you’d like to see the interior “before and after,” join Black Canyon Builders and La Plata Development at the 2011 Durango Parade of Homes. September 9-11, 2011.) “Barn” or...
12 Aug 11
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Timber Frame Resources for Design Inspiration and To Ensure a Positive Building Experience

As a builder and general contractor, I’m available to answer all questions you have – at every point in the process of building your new home. Building is a collaborative venture and I encourage homeowners to ask everything that crosses their minds: from structural to procedural...
05 Jul 11
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About Us

Jared Odgen | About Black Canyon BuildersBased in Durango, Colo., award-winning Black Canyon Builders has designed and built custom homes for all of Southwest Colorado since 2006. Founder and president, Jared Ogden, is a craftsman and general contractor of the highest level - weighing integrity, communication, skill and artistry on equal measure. Learn more about our approach.

Timber Frame Building

Timber frame construction spans centuries and cultures; it is a visual manifestation of the blending of art and engineering. As one of the premier timber frame builders in the Southwest region, Black Canyon Builders has built award-winning timber frame homes. We are an independent builder, and we will work with either our in-house team or your preferred architect to create full or partial timber frame homes.

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