FeaturedBuilding a Deck That Carries a Roaring Fork Valley Winter
A deck in Basalt or Snowmass has to hold months of snow, then look good for summer dinners. Here's what changes when you build for the mountains instead of the suburbs.
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Practical building advice for valley homeowners, from snow-load decks to siding that survives Colorado sun.
FeaturedA deck in Basalt or Snowmass has to hold months of snow, then look good for summer dinners. Here's what changes when you build for the mountains instead of the suburbs.
InsightsAn addition in Aspen, Carbondale, or Glenwood is mostly planning. Here's the sequence from engineering to inspection, and where projects usually stall.
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InsightsAt 7,000 feet, siding faces UV, months of snow against the wall, and daily freeze-thaw. Here's how material choice and installation details decide whether it lasts.
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InsightsBetween ski season, mud season, and the first snow, there's a narrow window for major work in the Roaring Fork Valley. Here's how to schedule a remodel that actually finishes.
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