Mountain Build With A View - Built To Last

Join us as we venture into the breathtaking foothills to explore a stunning high-end home like no other. In this episode, we delve into the intricate details and architectural marvels of this mountain masterpiece. From discussing the innovative use of thermal breaks in steel construction to uncovering the unique challenges and rewards of building in mountainous terrain, every corner reveals a story of design excellence and engineering ingenuity. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast or simply captivated by mountain living, this tour promises to inspire and educate. Don't miss out on this exclusive peek into mountain living at its finest!

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[LegacyViewsICFhomeBuild]

I’m building a diy 48’ tall icf home with stunning views of the mountains surrounding our valley. So far I am about 30’ off the ground and the views are breathtaking.

But the only way I can afford this house is I have to build it myself.

[Padoinky]

Having the moola and the luxury of time to find the perfect site location and then to have an architect and builder who can guide and advise the client as to the proper systems and their rationale, is such a gift

[BradleyKerr-ddvf]

The double stud walls are nice for acoustical dampening, and they do provide a thermal break, however without exterior insulation you still have the band areas which bridge and conduct, etc. It's not really saving much, going to the 8" wall with no exterior insulation. A 6" wall with 2" exterior insulation would be much better. You can also use 2x4 staggered studs just get a smaller gap, but any gap is better then no gap. The area where the wall meets the roof and the overhang should be insulated as well, to prevent the convective heat rising vertically off the wall in winter to melt the snow on the roof and form ice at the overhang. Sweet design, look forward to seeing progress on this build!

[pin]

It would be nice if you guys added social media contacts when you did episodes like this? Matt says to check out this guys youtube channel but there isnt even his name in the video description. I had to scroll through the video just to find his name and then search.. Their channel is called Rangeline Homes if anyone is interested.

[juliancate]

Magnificent engineering, top-quality construction, the best materials, a breath-taking location, and a hideously ugly "modern" home. Good luck selling it when the owners pass away.

[Oldguard_]

Best perk of these build guys: AWESOME trucks -

[tvdtnmy]

Where is the thermal break between the 2x6 and the outside?

[seank]

How do they get the oxygen for the bedroom? How expensive is it? Do they need extra precautions in the bedroom in case a fire starts.

[asa_williams]

I'm not seeing the social links mentioned in the video for Luke's accounts in the description. Pls add.

[tvdtnmy]

Is the cantilever conditioned space or not? Seems to be closed space.

[BobMullerMX]

I live in Mexico City at an altitude of 8130 feet and used to live in Quito at 9350 feet and never heard of oxygen in the houses to sleep better. Some people just don't know how to give a better use to their money.


Views are awesome in this house.

[billmccance]

Did that Uponor pipe also have the heating wire in it. I did one of those on the surface to avoid digging into a rock surface

[SusanBerman-dm]

You should zoom into the details with the camera or draw a back of the napkin sketch of what materials you refer to. Seems really cool but did not follow everything.

[kirkwilliams]

Impressive, a lot of boards 👏 for the Frames was used.

[LincolnLog]

I know I complain about showcasing these budgets becuase the level of finishes dont apply to me, but I will say that it is a treat to see what builders do with expanded budgets. The oxygen room idea is likean ERV PLUS haha

[leighannebrown-pedersen]

I have a lot probably 20 min south and west of Evergreen. And I need a builder for somewhat smaller project and I have smaller pockets. But this project is beautiful! Link to the builder?

[jamesahoffman]

Could you imagine if they sprayed and batt, that detail instead of blowing it? I mean don't get me wrong blown cellulose instead of spray foam and mineral wool batt, would be cheaper? But the sound transfer?

[yodaiam]

As soon as he said 30psf snow load, I thought there is no way it is that light. Even at 60psf, that is really light for the mountains. The most I have seen is 400psf but usually it is at least 100psf up at those elevations in the North.

[raymondpeters]

Pumicecrete is a perfect building material for cold climate for hot climate for wet climate or dry climate pretty much for all climates and and areas
Pumicecrete best building material on the planet
Take care Ray

[caustinolino]

4 ERVs? So thats an average or one filter change every single week forever? It's amazing that no one has solved the filter change pain, especially on these high end setups. It's not like there are filter change companies or staff. The owner will have to do it personally.