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Photo Finish, Part Two: Beds and Baths at Timber Frame Hybrid

Last week, I posted some photos of the finished timber frame hybrid home in Durango. Today, I’m sharing the upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms. The homeowners have two young daughters and the entire family is athletic, artistic and fun. The finishes, especially in this private...
22 Oct 12
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Thank You, Durango

Thank you to everyone who came out for the 2012 Parade of Homes. Early numbers indicate that we had over 600 people participate. It was a gorgeous weekend, weather-wise, which makes the great turnout even more impressive. More appreciation: Thanks go the homeowners of the Black...
12 Oct 12
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Durango Hybrid Timber Frame: A Photo Update

The timber frame hybrid/remodel in downtown Durango is coming along. It’s been fully enclosed for quite some time, but I wanted to update the blog with some photos that I haven’t had a chance to post. The above image is of two arch collar ties, which are structural ~...
04 Apr 12
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Checklist For Building a Timber Frame Home From the TFBC

Black Canyon Builders is a member of the Timber Frame Building Council (TFBC). They’ve updated and published an excellent reference guide and checklist: Building a Timber Frame Home ~ A Client’s Guide. It’s a must-read for anyone in the early stages of building,...
27 Jan 12
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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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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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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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Not All Timber Frame Homes Are Created Equally

People ask me all the time what differentiates Woodhouse Timber Frame homes from those of competing timber frame builders – small and large. Without a doubt, there are other timber frame companies that build an excellent product. I’ve seen beautifully crafted frames from local...
11 Jul 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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Unexpected (Or Unrecognized) Timber Frame Structures

If you mention “timber frame buildings” today, most people associate the term exclusively with large and dramatic, resort-style homes. While that style of home is undoubtedly a beautiful application for timber framing, this association doesn’t scratch the surface of the full...
25 May 11
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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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