Teton Heritage Builders

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Big Sky Homes in The Yellowstone Club Go Modern

Teton Heritage Builders is busy building a new home in the Yellowstone Club.  Designed by Reid Smith Architects, a creative Big Sky architect, this modern project adds to our already diverse portfolio of Big Sky homes and Jackson Hole homes.

This 10,000 square foot home will be one of only a handful of modern buildings in the log and timber frame dominated Yellowstone Club.  It is perched on the side of Lone Peak with ski-in/ski-out access and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.  Aside from the cutting-edge design, what makes this house particularly incredible is the Unilux window package chosen by the homeowner.

I caught up with Dave Behan, our local Unilux Windows representative, on the specifics of these windows.  First off, Unilux manufactures only triple pane windows in their factory in Germany.  Part of what sets them apart from your standard window package is their narrow frame dimensions which provides more glass area for unobstructed views.  They are “the most energy efficient windows available on the planet for a curtain wall system,” says Dave.  In fact, they are more than 75 percent more efficient than a standard double pane window.

When complete, this home is going to have the feeling of being outdoors while being comfortable at home.  Large panels of glass will slide open to bring in fresh air and invigorate the home.  Teton Heritage Builders hired Unilux certified window installers to ensure the windows are properly installed.  The slightest miscalculation of structural steel framing which supports these windows can mean disaster for a project of this scale.  Fortunately for us, our Superintendent/Project Manager Ben Jones nailed the structural framing.  Way to go Ben!

Check out more modern Big Sky homes and Jackson Hole construction by Teton Heritage Builders.  And come back to our blog for more progress updates on this exciting home!

Bozeman Builders Know Geothermal Heat

Bozeman builders Teton Heritage Builders is starting the installation of a geothermal heat pump system in Big Sky, Montana.  The first of 24 geothermal wells was just drilled just off the building’s garage entrance.  As bozeman builders, we understand the varying geology of the mountain folds around here and know importance of the scientific approach to designing a ground source heat pump system.  So we are using this first vertical geothermal well to run a thermal conductivity test on the local geological formation to precisely size this geothermal system.  With accurate test results in hand, the updated geothermal design will be the absolute best it can be.

Once finished, this well will be part of the ground heat exchanger for a 24 ton geothermal heating and cooling system.  The homeowner will be able to simultaneously heat and cool their mountain home in the Yellowstone Club using the renewable energy naturally stored underground on their site.  By harnessing the Earth’s heat their radiant and forced air system will reach levels of efficiency above 350% in the middle of the winter.  Talk about huge savings!

The New Office: Before and After

Here are a few before and after pictures of our new office in Big Sky, Montana.  We are now proud to be a part of the Gallatin Gateway community located between Bozeman and Big Sky.

Next time you drive by please stop in and have a look at our new place!

 

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 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.

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