Benefits of SIPs Panels for a Distinguished Home

While well known by custom homebuilders, structural insulated panels (SIPs) are little known by the broad market. They are a remarkable product that deliver unparalleled performance, so it’s time to celebrate SIPs. SIPs panels are essentially a sandwich of structurally...
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Anatomy of a Site Visit: Building a Custom Home from Step One

The first time you step onto a plot of vacant land, you’ll probably begin to envision your new home immediately: where you’ll put the kitchen, how the master suite will be oriented to take advantage of the views and how much you’ll enjoy sunset cocktails on the deck. It’s a...
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Alamo Timber Frame Photo Update, Part Two: June 2012

As promised last week, here is part two of a recent photo update for the Alamo Timber Frame hybrid project. (To check out part one, click here.) We are at that particularly satisfying stage of building when the finish work produces substantial, visual changes every day. For...
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Day One: Timber Frame Raising at Day House Property in Durango, Colorado

The Woodhouse timber frame was delivered yesterday morning (June 7, 2011) for the guesthouse on the Day property.  The wood is gorgeous. The joints are incredibly clean.  As you can imagine, I’m focusing on raising it this week, so I’ll be light in words and heavy on...
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