Teton Heritage Builders

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Office Remodel Project in Jackson Hole


Photo Credit: David Agnello

Teton Heritage Builders is going through a state of renewal.  As with all growing businesses it is in the natural order to reassess and revamp periodically.  This time around we are putting our efforts into redefining our own image.  More specifically, I mean that we are in the process of remodeling our offices.  At the end of 2011 we finalized the office remodel of our flagship location in Jackson, Wyoming.

Just off the main square in historic downtown Jackson, behind the Wort Hotel, lies our own slice of Jackson.  The structure was built in the 1960s and THB bought it in 2000 for our headquarters.  A renovation was a bit overdue, so last year we decided to update both the exterior and interior.  Since THB has such an incredible group of talented craftsman that we have worked closely with over the past fifteen years it made this an exciting process for us.  It started with Peg Gilday of Gilday Architects who provided us with a concept and architectural plans.  Our visions matched well and after a few very minor adjustments we began work on the exterior.

Aaron Powers of Powers Excavation dug around the entry to make way for RM Concrete to pour our new concrete foundation and sidewalks.  For the structural framing we brought on Alan’s Welding and the talented Bart Moudy from Valley Framing who set the exterior steel and timber framing.  Peak Glass supplied our brand new tilt and turn Jeld-Wen windows, Wyoming Drywall repaired the finishes around the windows and Mountain West Mechanical furnished the window shrouds.  The exterior steel components have a rustic patina and permaseal finish compliments of SDS Painting while the concrete and reclaimed lumber was treated by Kilmain Painting.

Our lumber materials were sourced from Montana Reclaimed Lumber in Gallatin Gateway, MT (next door to our Montana office) and from the local Jackson Lumber.  Terry with Custom Iron Design provided us with renderings of our iconic logo and sign.  The trees and grasses were supplied by O’Brien Landscaping, miscellaneous electrical upgrades were handled by Jackson Hole Electric, and our roofing repairs were made by Alis Roofing.

To round out the remodel we asked Bates Flooring to lend their expertise to our deserving floors.  And finally, the Town of Jackson was instrumental in the process with their prompt inspections and leniency on large deliveries and parking access.  Teton Heritage Builders is happy to have a “new” office in Jackson.  Stop in and check it out next time you are in town!

Thanks to our Jackson Hole teammates that helped with our remodel:

An Employee Owned Construction Company

THB Bear Trap HomeTeton Heritage Builders is not your average contractor; we operate under a unique business model as far as the construction industry is concerned.  THB is an employee owned business and very proud of it.  Peter Lee, President of THB, co-founded this company along with his brother in 1996 with the vision to grow a company that not only builds legacy homes, but to grow a company that will be a legacy in the Northern Rockies.

We believe that structuring the business around good people has a lot to do with our success in Jackson, WY and Big Sky, MT.  By giving our employees the option to hold a share of the company we are able to attract a team that takes great personal pride in the projects they are involved with.  In fact, our loyal employees are with us for many years, a deviation from the norm of the ever-changing payroll of most construction businesses.

Bar B Bar by THB

We strive to have good builders as partners and not competitors.  And to that end Teton Heritage Builders fostered an environment that allows individuals to invest themselves in not just one project, but many projects that come together as an impressive company portfolio.  Our attention to detail in building custom homes and commercial buildings comes from a want to uphold a personal and professional reputation along with a desire to showcase our keen skills.  If you scroll through our staff bios you will find an impressive list of project resumes.

Knowing that our individual work has an effect on our coworkers acts to strengthen not only the interpersonal bonds within the company, but also inspires brilliant work.  We put our building enthusiasm to the test every day and offer our high level of knowledge and passion to clients on every project that we undertake.  Whether our guys are building a bank on the main square in Jackson Hole or constructing a mountain lodge nestled away in Big Sky, we put our hearts and souls into every project.

Employees at Teton Heritage Builders understand and value the importance of a great finished product.  Now it should be no wonder why Teton Heritage Builders has been building legacy homes in the Northern Rockies since 1996.

THB Provides Community Jobs in SW Montana

YC Goes Geothermal
Job Creation in Big Sky Country

Development momentum is ramping up again in Big Sky.  The Yellowstone Club is bouncing back from their bankruptcy filing and post-recession consumer confidence is spurring much activity on and around Lone Peak.  On the front lines of this issue is Taylor Anderson who delved into not only the positive community impacts of resumed development, but also the progression towards energy efficiency in these large projects.

Read the Explore Big Sky article published in January 2012 which puts the Big Sky regional building landscape into perspective.  Teton Heritage Builders was proud to have an employee offer his perspective on the increase in building activity in Big Sky.  Our largest project in the Yellowstone Club is equipped with a geothermal heating system and we couldn’t be more excited to promote this alternative to propane use in Big Sky.

THB Montana Office Project A Success

Teton Heritage Builders was ecstatic to invest in an existing building in Gallatin Gateway, MT and move its Montana office in April of 2011.   It was a fun project to take from concept to completion.  Certainly a process that we couldn’t have done without the generous help and hard work from our partners in the Big Sky area.

Architectural conception and design work was provided by Jamie Daugaard of Centre Sky Architecture who helped us deliver a western contemporary look to Gallatin Gateway.  RS Bearrow Construction brought the design to life by providing expertise in finishing the exterior elements of the building.  Quarry Works stones stacked and set by Keystone Masonry lend a stoic presence to the facade of the building.

The quality craftsmanship doesn’t stop on the outside – the interior is truly impeccable.  Erica Jennings of Carole Sisson Design put her brilliance to work by bringing a comfortable, elegant style to our space.   Carefully selected materials combined with an inviting color palette create an invigorating environment for both our clients and hard working employees.  Granlie Floor Service skillfully inlaid our logo into the hardwood flooring provided by Henderson Lumber as you enter the reception area of the office.  As you scan the entry you will see gorgeous wainscoting provided by our neighbor Montana Reclaimed Lumber, granite counters by Reliable Granite, tiles from Pierce Flooring, and custom cabinetry by Interwest Cabinets.

We called in Yooper Wall Systems to give us high quality plaster wall finish and Summit Painting took exceptional care with the remaining paint finishes.  All electrical upgrades and fixtures were installed by Tech Electric, one of our longtime partners in the valley.  Manhattan Plumbing and Heating lent their expertise to improve the existing mechanical equipment and systems.  Timberline Insulation came to the rescue by improving the building envelope insulation and soundproofing interior spaces.  Additionally, we had immense support from Gallatin Valley stalwarts Simkins-Hallin Lumber and Kenyon Noble Lumber & Hardware.

We graciously thank all of these companies for their contributions to helping Teton Heritage Builders become a part of the Gallatin Gateway community.  Below are a few photos of the interior.  Check back for more photos to come.

We are happy to provide specific feedback on the high quality work provided by any and all of these companies.

Groin Vaulted Wine Cellar

Teton Heritage Builders is near completion of an exciting project located outside of Helena, Montana.  Perched above Canyon Ferry Lake, this home features elegant timber design features that seamlessly blend it into the rugged landscape.

One interior feature we are especially pleased with is the groin vault in the wine cellar.  A building technique that is first credited to the Romans, groin vaults are when two semicircular barrel vaults of the same diameter cross one another their intersection (a true ellipse) is known as a groin, down which the thrust of the vault is carried to the cross walls.  This type of vault is specifically designed to hold its own structural weight.  Structural support is a great feature when you hand finish the ceiling with intricate tiling as we did in this cellar.  It really is a sight to behold. Trust me.

Underneath of this magnificent groin vault sits hand made wine racks, custom iron entry gates, a wet bar fashioned from a recycled oak wine barrel, and a comfortable space for hosting a dinner or wine tasting.  Full climate control will ensure the collection lasts until the optimal aging period is achieved.  What an incredible space!

Once the trim is finished I will post pictures both here and on our Houzz profile.  In the mean time take a look at our other projects.

Montana

76225 Gallatin Road
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
phone: 406-522-0808

Handcrafted Homes
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email: info@tetonheritagebuilders.com

Wyoming

655 Deer Dr., Suite #3
Jackson Hole, WY 83001
phone: 307-733-8771