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Founded in 2016, we’re a team of environmentally responsible builders based in Summit County, Colo From there, we’ll bring your visions to life!

Founded in 2016, we’re a licensed and environmentally responsible business offering specialized remodeling, reclamation, and custom woodworking services. We’re based in Summit County and work throughout the area, including Breckenridge, Frisco, Dillon, Silverthorne, and beyond. Each of our projects starts with a thorough consultation to learn about your individual needs. We offer digital design services that utilize AutoCAD and 3D modeling programs to create detailed drawings of your space and our turn around times are faster than all our competitors. Our key focus is on providing quality work and repurposing excess materials to lessen our contribution to landfills. Whether you are looking to update the look of your home or completely remodel your space, we can help. With our unique approach, Natural Builders can provide your home with one-of-a-kind custom projects. Call us today to discuss how we can bring your vision to life.

10/19/2026

A deck isn’t held together by the boards you walk on.

It’s the connections underneath that do the serious work.

When homeowners picture a new deck, they usually picture the finished surface.

The decking.

The railing.

The stairs.

The mountain view.

But underneath all of that are dozens of connections doing something far less glamorous—and far more important.

Keeping everything connected.

Posts connect to footings.

Beams connect to posts.

Joists connect to beams.

Ledgers, stairs and railings all rely on their own connections.

And those connections aren’t simply a matter of putting in “a few screws.”

The type, size, placement and compatibility of fasteners and hardware need to suit the application and the materials around them.

That matters even more outdoors, where moisture and changing conditions become part of the equation.

Once a deck is finished, much of this disappears from view.

Which is exactly why it belongs in our Built Different series.

Because craftsmanship isn’t only about making the visible details beautiful.

It’s about taking the hidden structural details just as seriously.

The boards make the deck look finished.
The connections help make it a deck.

When discussing a deck or exterior structure with a contractor, don’t only ask about the decking brand or railing style.

Ask:

“What hardware and fastening system are you using for the structure?”

A thoughtful builder should be able to explain why those components were selected—not simply what colour the finished deck will be.

Save this before planning your next deck or exterior project.

And share it with someone who thinks craftsmanship is only what you can see.

10/16/2026

Most mountain homeowners get this one wrong. ❄️

“Never remodel in winter.”

True or false? Comment your answer before you read the rest. 👇

The answer: mostly FALSE.

Some work really should wait for warm weather. Foundations, concrete, roofing and new decks don’t do well with frozen ground and storms rolling over the Divide.

But a kitchen, a bathroom, a basement or a mudroom?

That work happens inside, and the snow outside doesn’t change much.

The mountain catch is logistics, not the work itself.

Deliveries are timed around storms, crews and dumpsters need somewhere to park, and snow has to go somewhere.

An experienced local crew plans for all of that from day one.

And if you want to build outside next summer, winter is when the design, selections and permits get done, so you’re ready to start when the ground thaws.

The one clear question

True or false: “Never remodel in winter.”

💬 Drop TRUE or FALSE in the comments. No cheating by scrolling down first.

👀 We’ll be replying to the best (and boldest) answers.

10/15/2026

At 9,000 feet, the logs on your house are aging on a different clock. 🏔️

Up here, two things work on exterior wood that most of the country barely deals with.

☀️ The sun. UV gets stronger as you go up. In Summit County, exterior wood takes roughly a quarter more UV than it would at sea level. That breaks down stain and sealer faster, and once the finish goes, the wood surface goes next. South and west faces go first.

❄️ Freeze-thaw. Spring and fall bring days that swing above and below freezing, sometimes in a single afternoon. Water gets into the cracks (checks) in a log, freezes, expands, and opens them a little wider. It happens again the next day, and over years that adds up.

The places that suffer most are the places where water sits: the tops of beams, log ends, and the bottom of a column where it meets stone or concrete.

When a structural log like this one has to come out, it isn’t a quick job. It means rigging and lifting gear, temporary support for the load, protecting the windows and stonework around it (that’s what the plywood is for), and a crew that knows how these homes go together.

3. Practical homeowner takeaway: your fall timber walk-around
Walk around the house this month, before the snow sticks, and check:

Tops and ends: Look at upward-facing checks on beams and the cut ends of logs. These should be sealed, not gray and open.

The base of every column: Look for dark staining, soft spots or a gap where wood meets stone. Press gently with a screwdriver. Sound wood pushes back.

Sun-side finish: If the south and west walls look faded or dry next to the north side, reseal before bare wood shows.
Where water lands: Gutters, downspouts and roof edges shouldn’t dump onto timber.

Maintenance is cheap. Replacing a structural log is not.

💾 Save this for your fall walk-around.

🏡 Know someone with a log or timber home in Summit County? Send this to them.

📩 If you find something soft or stained, send us a photo before winter and we’ll tell you whether it’s a reseal or something bigger.

10/14/2026

Every one of those red clips will be gone by the end of the week. What they leave behind is the whole point. 🔴

This is a large-format tile floor partway through install.

The clips and wedges hold every tile edge exactly level with its neighbor while the mortar cures.

Once it sets, they snap off, and nobody ever knows they were there.

But here’s what most homeowners don’t know: clips can’t fix a floor that wasn’t flat to begin with.

The real work happens before the first tile goes down:

📏 Checking the floor with a long straightedge, not by eye. Industry standards for tiles this size allow only about 1/8"" of variation over 10 feet. High spots get ground down and low spots get filled before tiling starts.

🧱 Full mortar coverage under every tile. Hollow spots under a tile are where cracks start, and Colorado floors take ski boots, dropped gear and, often, radiant heat.

📐 The right offset. Long tiles often have a slight curve in the middle. Laying them at a half offset can push edges up against each other, which is why manufacturers usually recommend offsetting them by a third or less.

3. Why it matters to you
A raised tile edge is called lippage. You feel it barefoot, you see it when low winter sun hits the floor sideways, and it’s the first place a tile chips. Large tiles are beautiful, but they show every shortcut made underneath them. Once the floor is grouted, you can’t fix any of it without tearing tile out.

💾 Save this for when you’re comparing tile quotes. Ask each installer one question: “How do you check the floor before the first tile goes down?” The answer tells you a lot.

📤 Share it with someone in the middle of a bathroom or mudroom remodel.

10/13/2026

You’re making dinner for eight after a ski day, and you’re the only one who can’t see the mountains. 🏔️

We hear this all the time walking into Summit County condos built in the ’80s and ’90s.

The kitchen is a narrow galley behind a wall, with a small pass-through if you’re lucky.

Everyone else is in the living room by the window, and the person cooking is facing drywall.

The kitchen isn’t too small. It’s cut off from the rest of the home.

Taking out that wall changes everything.

The cook joins the conversation, the view reaches the kitchen, and a cramped galley becomes the place everyone gathers.

Same footprint, same square footage, a completely different way of living in the home.

3. The takeaway (our expertise)

In a condo, “just take the wall out” is never just demolition. Before we design anything, we find out:

🧱 What’s inside that wall. It may hold plumbing vents, shared building lines, or a load the building relies on. That decides whether it comes out fully, partly, or gets a beam.

📋 What your HOA requires. Most associations need to approve structural, plumbing and even flooring changes, sometimes including sound-rated underlayment. Approval takes time, so it goes at the front of the schedule, not the end.

🏢 How the building works. Work hours, parking, elevator use and noise rules all shape the timeline in a shared building.

The best open-concept condo kitchens are figured out on paper before anyone swings a hammer.

📤 Send this to the friend who always ends up stuck in the kitchen on ski weekends.

📸 Own a condo with a wall you’ve always wondered about? Send us a photo of it in a DM and we’ll tell you what we’d want to know first.

10/12/2026

Most decks are designed in daylight. Most mountain evenings happen in the dark.

In December, the sun is behind the ridge before 5 p.m. up here. So the hours you actually spend on your deck, like after-dinner fires, a late drink or letting the dog out, mostly happen in the dark. That changes how a deck should be planned.

Here’s what we think about before the first board goes down:

🔦 Lighting is a framing decision, not a finishing touch. If you want hardwired post lights, the wiring has to be planned while the posts and framing are open. Adding it later usually means exposed conduit or pulling up boards.

🧭 Light the edges and the path, not the sky. Lanterns on the rail posts show you where the deck ends. That matters on boards with frost or snow on them. Warm, shielded fixtures keep the glow low, so you can still see the stars and the valley lights.

🔥 Plan for the cold months, too. A covered corner with a fireplace turns a summer-only deck into one you’ll use in October and March.

Many mountain towns also have rules about outdoor lighting, so check fixture choices early, not after the railing is up.

A great deck isn’t just one that looks good at noon. It’s one you want to walk out onto at 9 p.m. in October.

Handmade in Colorado. 🛠️

💾 Save this for when you start planning your deck.

💬 Tell us in the comments: where does your deck go dark first, the stairs, the edge, or the door?

📩 Thinking about a deck for next summer? Winter is when the design work gets done. Send us a message to start the conversation.

10/10/2026

Ever feel like your entryway becomes the most chaotic part of your home? 👀

Coats pile up. Shoes take over the floor. Bags, boots, and outdoor gear seem to end up everywhere.

In mountain homes, especially during Colorado winters, the entryway works hard. It needs to handle muddy boots, snow gear, heavy coats, and everything else that comes through the door.

But a functional entryway doesn’t have to feel cluttered.

With thoughtful remodeling, an ordinary entrance can become an organized mudroom with built-in storage, dedicated coat hooks, shoe cubbies, and a bench that makes getting ready easier.

Everything has a place.

The floor feels clearer. Daily routines become simpler. And walking through the door feels a little less overwhelming.

That’s the difference between simply having an entryway and designing one that works for everyday life.

Same entry. A better everyday.

Sometimes, the biggest improvement isn't adding more space. It's making better use of the space you already have.

What’s the biggest challenge in your entryway?

A. Too many shoes and boots
B.Not enough coat and gear storage
C. No proper place to sit and get ready

Tell us in the comments! 👇

10/08/2026

Builder Truth: “How fast can you start?” might be the wrong first question.

When you’re finally ready to remodel, waiting is frustrating.

You’ve made the decision. You’re excited. Naturally, you want construction to start.

So hearing:

“We can start next week.”

can sound pretty appealing.

But availability alone doesn’t tell you whether a contractor is the right fit.

A thoughtful project needs more than someone showing up with tools.

There may be selections to finalise.

Materials to order.

Permits or approvals to coordinate.

Existing conditions to understand.

Subcontractors and trades to schedule.

Details to resolve before they become jobsite decisions.

And in Summit County, construction can also involve mountain access, weather, seasonal demand and material logistics.

Sometimes time spent preparing before construction is exactly what helps the construction phase run better.

That doesn’t mean delays should be accepted without explanation.

It means there’s a difference between moving efficiently and rushing.

A good builder should be able to explain:

What needs to happen before the start.

What could affect the schedule.

What decisions are needed from you.

And what a realistic timeline actually looks like.

The goal isn’t the earliest possible start date.

It’s a well-prepared start that gives the project the best chance of finishing the way it should.

Before choosing a contractor based on availability, ask:

“What needs to happen between signing the contract and starting construction?”

Save this for your contractor interviews—or share it with someone eager to start a remodel yesterday.

10/06/2026

You get ONE outdoor renovation this year. Which are you choosing? 👀

No unlimited renovation budget today. 😅

You have to pick ONE:

A — Covered Patio
A cozy, protected outdoor space where you can relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors in almost any weather.

B — Open Deck
An open-air space with fresh mountain views, plenty of sunshine, and the perfect setup for outdoor gatherings.

You can only pick one. 👀

Which one would you choose: A or B?

Drop your letter in the comments 👇

And tell us why. Is it the shade and comfort of a covered patio, or the open views and outdoor feel of a deck?

10/04/2026

In Summit County, designing for snow isn’t only about holding it up. It’s about deciding where it goes next.

When people hear “building for snow,” they usually think about one thing:

How much weight can the roof handle?

Important? Absolutely.

But there’s another question homeowners should be thinking about:

What happens when all that snow moves or melts?

Picture a heavy winter accumulation sitting above:

Your front entry.

A walkway.

Exterior stairs.

A deck.

A driveway.

Or an area where meltwater has nowhere useful to drain.

Suddenly, roof design isn’t just a roof conversation.

It becomes an everyday-use-of-the-home conversation.

In mountain construction, we need to think beyond the snow sitting beautifully on the roof.

We think about where snow may shed, where meltwater travels, where ice can develop, and how exterior spaces below interact with those conditions.

Because a detail that seems insignificant in July can become very noticeable in January.

That’s one of the realities of building in Summit County:

You don’t design only for the house.
You design for what the mountain is going to do to it.

Colorado builds different.

When planning an addition, new deck, entry, or exterior remodel, look up as well as around.

Ask:

“What’s above this area, and where will the snow and water go?”

That simple question can change where an entry belongs, how an exterior space is protected, or which details need more consideration.

Save this before planning exterior work on your mountain home.

Know someone remodeling in Summit County? Send this to them before the snow starts flying.

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