Post and beam structure has an advantage. Post and beam construction is a traditional method of building with heavy timbers rather than pre-cut dimensional lumber and this building method has been used for thousands of years. This residence, located between Lyons and Estes Park, CO, is a modern version of post and beam construction with …
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Something is missing in a home in the mountains if you can’t enjoy the fresh air! We recently finished full replacement of an existing four-bay daylight system in Morrison with four solar-powered VELUX “Fresh Air”skylights. Among the reasons for this customers call were several leaks around the perimeter of their system, cold air penetration in …
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We need more light in our kitchen. The owners of this residence in the Hilltop neighborhood of Denver wanted to improve the daylighting in their kitchen. What they got by modifying their fifth wall—the ceiling—was a complete transformation of the kitchen! The space seems much larger and more open and welcoming. People will naturally gravitate …
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The owner of the 6,388 sq ft home contacted us to see how we could bring more light into her kitchen area. it was easy for us to propose converting the end of the …
I want to light up my kitchen. The owner of this residence in the Westridge neighborhood of Highlands Ranch, a suburb in the southwest Denver metro area, contacted us through Home Advisor expressing his desire to light up his kitchen. During a free visit from a new installation specialist, it was determined that a single …
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We’re interested in Sun Tunnels. The owners of this residence in Lone Tree, CO, a suburb on the southern side of the Denver metro area originally expressed interest in overhead lighting in their living area. But after an in home inspection they decided they would be better served by installing Sun Tunnels in their kitchen …
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THE AIR INSIDE YOUR HOME CONTAINS POLLUTANTS FROM EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES. People and their activities: cooking, bathing, cleaning. Volatile organic compounds: chemicals released from household cleaners and products like paint, upholstery, carpeting and plastics. Pets. Dust mites. IT’S ALSO PRETTY MOIST. A family of four can produce the equivalent of 22-30 pounds of moisture per day …
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Skylights Bring Light to a Dark Denver Kitchen and Living Room The owners of this upscale Denver home wanted to lighten their living room and kitchen with some brand new Velux skylights. They had one skylight already over their kitchen table, and they love the light it brings in. They wanted to add that light …
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