Wapiti Custom Homes

10/05/2023

The Before, During, and After of a great roof replacement. This started as just a hail storm damage analysis and turned into a dream patio. We worked directly with insurance on behalf of the client in order to make sure they got everything they were owed. As we ripped off the roof, we discovered the original 60’s decking that was heavily rotten and disintegrating (insurance also covered the replacement decking).

NOW! They have a vaulted patio with lights, speakers and a ceiling fan. In addition, they have all new upgraded decking and a hail proof roof from Euroshield Rubber Roofing. The Vermont Slate HP has a warranty against hail up to 3”. This really should be the industry standard! Talk about building the right way, these clients are super happy and ready for solar!

08/01/2023

Starting the newest renovation next week. Here is the before picture. All new patio and new roof thanks to Euroshield Rubber Roofing. This HP comes with one of the best warranties I’ve ever seen. On top of that, this roof took over 330 tires out of landfills. We are excited to get going. It’s all about building better!

03/26/2023

New project coming soon! This home will get a FULL energy makeover including:
-13.2kW solar array
-Heat pump mini-split (home currently has no A/C)
-Heat pump water heater and Pex conversion
-Lots of great interior upgrade features.

Are you interested in improving your homes indoor air quality and energy efficiency? We can help, let’s chat about your goals and how we can be building better homes!

11/05/2022

We are proud to announce that we are official EnergySTAR and Indoor airPLUS partners. In addition do being committed to building better homes, this partnership allows for verification of our promises and great tax breaks on your home. Building a better home doesn't have to be complicated. We have. a dedicated team to help walk you through ever step and to help stretch your dollar further. Are you curious about what tax breaks are available? Contact us to find out.

10/26/2022

One of the biggest challenges as a homeowner is deciding IF solar is right for your home. We specialize in a various number of ways to become energy independent and always want to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family, and your home situation. We came across this short video helping homeowners understand the importance of home battery storage. You don’t need solar to utilize this technology. Enjoy the video and when it’s time to build your dream home, we are here to help make that happen.

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04/19/2022

We are officially certified passive house builders! Phius has a great team of designers, builders, eaters and verifiers to make the process of building successful. We are proud to be a part of that system and look forward to bringing net zero and net positive homes to the front range. If you have questions about Passive House or custom homes in general, please reach out and we would be happy to assist you.

01/25/2022

New year! Welcome to 2022!

As we start the new year we will be looking at a studio condo restart. This condo hadn’t been touched since the late 80’s and the seller improperly installed lvt plank on the floor to hide water damage and pretend that the condo had been updated. We will be taking everything down to the studs and building back better with updated electrical, plumbing, a modernized efficient and useful kitchen as well as an industrial look for this modern homeowner. Looking forward to getting this done right!

01/01/2022

The consequences and the future!

Being a Colorado home builder we know the real life risks of Mother Nature. High snow packs in winter, winds in the fall, droughts in the summer and the risk of fire year around. As we close out a very difficult year, we send our thoughts to those families that lost their homes in the . These are real risks as we see storms get worse and worse year by year. It’s a daily reminder why we build better. It’s why we think about these tragedies when we plan each home. We will help rebuild better and hope to continue to educate homeowners about building science. We wish everyone a happy new year and hope that we all come out of this stronger than ever. -Wapiti Custom Homes

12/09/2021

NEW FEATURE!!!

Stay tuned as we reveal our latest custom home that we will be featuring here on Facebook in our new “building better homes” series. This series will go through all of the pre-planning that we did with the homeowner to find the ideal concept for this new family.

12/09/2021

The Climate!

One topic that may seem out of a home buyers control is the climate where they live. Just because you live in the southeast, doesn’t mean you can’t have a cool dry oasis to come home to. Just because you live in the Great Lakes doesn’t mean you melt in the summers and freeze in the winters.

When looking for a new home or considering a custom home, it’s all about understanding your climate and making a plan to deal with it. Sun beaten areas like Arizona have to rely on shaded areas and building owning over windows to create shade and reduce the amount of solar radiation that enters the home. Here in Colorado it’s all about preserving what we need. That means that in the summer times, relying on those shaded overhangs to prevent solar heat gain from entering the house. Then in the winter, when the sun is lower in the sky, allowing some of that solar assist in heating the home.

Understanding your environment and climate is one of many steps that can be taken to building better, more efficient, and beautiful homes.

11/22/2021

The Bones!
We have all heard the phrase, “this house has good bones”. But what does that mean? Most of the time it refers to the things you don’t directly see. The framing using good lumber, the furnace may be updated or the plumbing may be pex instead of cpvc or copper.

When considering your next home, ask those questions. I can assure you that the major builders just have a budget line item for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing and just trust that those tradesmen do a good job and pass inspection. But do we want a home where that happens? No thought behind the design, just trusting that some installer knows what to do?

Today we have fantastic resources and design work, not to mention the technology. We have plumbing plans that calculate “time to hot” referring to how long it takes a fixture to get hot water. We also have devices to circulate hot water to lower that time, help the efficiency of your water heater, and reduce water waste.

On the mechanical side, we have ductless mini-split systems, sealed building enclosures, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, as well as energy recovery ventilation for constant fresh filtered air in the home. All of these options are considered when designing your home to maximize health and comfort.

Our electrical systems have had huge leaps and bounds in LED technology, solar panels, home backup batteries, and smart panels all to help automate homes and allow you to enjoy all of your technology without draining the grid and saving you money.

All in all, these ”bones” deserve the time and attention they deserve. If you have questions or want to talk more about how your home can utilize all of these technologies to help improve your indoor environmental quality we are always here to help. Contact us to talk more about your options.