Construction Techniques

Thinking Green? Webinar to Learn More About LEED Standards

Photo Credit: © Shutterstock On August 19, 2014 there will be a green building webinar for the latest news in LEED (version 4) green building. The program is presented by University of Minnesota Extension and Sustainable Forests Education Cooperative. Titled, “What’s...
15 Aug 14
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Black Canyon Builders is Led by a Green Building Professional

Jared Ogden, founder and president of Black Canyon Builders, is a certified Green Building professional. So why does it matter? {Please note: Green building, green homes and green built are all industry standard terms. Though they clearly cover a wide range of applications and...
01 Aug 14
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Communication and Construction

No matter how skilled a builder is, or how attentive to numbers and deadlines, a good building experience can sour without strong communication. Since here at Black Canyon Builders we specialize in custom homes and remodels to suit, communication with our client partners is a top...
16 May 14
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Free Webinar on Living Large in a Small Space

Good design is certainly appreciated in a larger home, but it’s crucial to living or vacationing in a smaller space. As you know we’re fans of Timber Home Living Magazine. The editors of the magazine spoke with several timber frame exerts and are presenting their...
18 Feb 14
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Excellent Resource: Glossary of Timber Frame Building Terms

Did you know that your local lumber store may consider any piece of solid wood with a cross section side of more than five inches a “timber?” But mill construction, which is a way of building that minimizes fire risks with materials and design, specifies that timbers...
10 Feb 14
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Alternative and Green Building Techniques to Investigate: Formworks and Ideabox

Black Canyon Builders specializes in timber frame building, but we’re in support of any building technique that manages to create a beautiful living space in an environmentally friendly way. We’ve recently read about two alternative techniques that have managed to pique our...
16 Apr 12
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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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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.

Our Portfolio

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Timber Frame Raising and Construction

15 Dec 13
Black Canyon Builders, Durango, CO Significant Remodel Historic Home, kitchen and dining area

DeCoste Historic Remodel

13 Dec 13
Black Canyon Builders, Durango, CO custom sustainable home, exterior

Custom Mountain Contemporary

12 Nov 13
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