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Multi-Tasking Work Spaces in Kitchen Design

The remodel we’re doing in downtown Durango has a cozy workspace built into a sizable pantry. When the homeowner first described her vision for this space, I was hesitant that she’d feel like she was in a closet. In practice, it has turned out to be a logical, bright,...
14 Dec 12
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Breaking Ground: A New Remodel From Black Canyon Builders

I’m excited to announce that Black Canyon Builders has recently begun a substantial remodel in downtown Durango. It’s an exciting project with historic relevance, interesting design details and many opportunities to repurpose materials from the original structure. The home on...
31 Jul 12
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Don't Limit Your Kitchen Design: Ideas for A Unique Kitchen That Suits Your Tastes

Stainless steel appliances. Granite countertops. Richly-stained cabinets. Gorgeous, no? Yes, of course, it is the very definition of contemporary kitchen design. But what if it isn’t you? What if you’re mid-century modern or country chic? The current concept of...
13 Jul 12
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New Windows Add Polish and Energy Efficiency

In a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders, Low-E windows were ranked as the top materials utilized in energy efficient remodels (survey covered the last quarter of 2011). What is a Low-E window? Low-E stands for “low emissivity.”...
21 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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Timber Frame Hybrids

The newest project for Black Canyon Builders is a hybrid timber frame and stick built home. It’s an intriguing and complex project, as we’re actually renovating some of the existing space and creating an entirely new space by connecting a two-story timber frame and SIPs addition...
16 Nov 11
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Day Three: Timber Frame Raising at Day House Property in Durango, Colorado

*Don’t forget our Timber Frame Raising Party* is tomorrow, Saturday, June 11. We’ll be at the property all day, from 9-4, with refreshments, a BBQ, tours of the timber frame and the main house. Hope to see you there. – Jared* Day three of raising the Woodhouse...
10 Jun 11
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Day House Renovation Update: Master Bedroom Ceiling

*This post was updated, June 10, 2011, with an image of the finished ceiling. See it below. – Thanks, Jared. I pulled up to the Durango Day House property today to be met by about 15 cars. It was a busy day. It’s exciting to be on the home stretch where every project makes...
02 Jun 11
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Green Building, Better Air Quality and Energy Efficiency With Woodhouse/Murus SIPs Panels

It’s not the sexiest part of the homebuilding process, but integrity of the walls is clearly one of the most critical. I’ve worked on homes with a variety of construction methods: timber frame, conventional (2×6 studs on 16-inch centers), and straw bale, to name a few. There...
19 May 11
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Preserving Significant Structures: Durango Herald and La Plata County Historical Society Feature Day House Renovation

The Day House renovation is coming along really well and we’re focused on a July move-in date for Mark and his family. The level of community interest has emphasized the importance of this project. I’ve touched on the history of the property briefly in some previous blog posts,...
16 May 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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Timber Frame Raising and Construction

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DeCoste Historic Remodel

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Custom Mountain Contemporary

12 Nov 13
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