We plan a lot of things in our daily lives: finances, meals, schedules, working out. Why should building a custom home be any different? At Unshakeable Custom Homes, we believe that planning leads to a better outcome and a higher quality product. Using a process called Pre-Construction, we plan the entire build before any physical work begins.

Most clients think that framing is a rough stage of construction, that all the small details will come together several more months down the line when the painters, cabinet makers and trim carpenters show up. But the truth is, many of the details that look incredible at the end start with a lot of planning and forethought while the framers are nailing studs together and flying trusses.

When drywall goes up, the panels are screwed to the framing and the seams between them are taped and coated with joint compound. How many coats get applied, how smoothly they are sanded, and what surface prep happens before paint determines the drywall finish level.

A site plan is an important part of the pre-construction and design phase. It's crucial in bringing a design from two-dimensional drawing to your home. Although our site plans can be detailed, a high level of detail allows our carpenters and the subcontracted trades that come in after to have a baseline understanding of your vision.

Discover the ultimate guide to selecting the right windows for your home. Learn about window types, materials, and efficiency to make informed choices.

The primary reason homeowners choose radiant heat in a concrete slab is the unmatched level of physical comfort it provides. Unlike forced-air systems that create hot spots near vents and cold spots near windows, radiant heat rises uniformly from the entire floor. This ensures the room temperature remains remarkably consistent from the floor to the ceiling.

Much like Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming, we do still need to apply for a building permit. Instead of a town jurisdiction, we apply directly to the Lincoln County Planning and Zoning Commision (located in Afton, WY) for this building permit. Basically, any home built outside the city limits of Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming or Alpine, Wyoming applies to Lincoln County for the purpose of obtaining a building permit.

When you build a smaller footprint, you aren't downsizing, you are upgrading. You are trading underutilized hallways and cavernous, empty guest rooms for the ability to obsess over the details that you actually touch and see every day.

The conversation usually starts the same way. A potential client reaches out, they’ve seen our portfolio, and they’re excited about the aesthetic of a modern, mountain home. Then comes the inevitable question: what is the price per square foot? It is a logical question, but in the world of high-performance custom home building, it is also the most misleading one. Focusing solely on the initial construction cost is like buying a Porsche based only on the sticker price while ig

When most people hear the word sustainable, the first thing that comes to mind is probably not construction. It's probably not even the thrid or fourth - or even the tenth. We don't work in a very environmentally friendly industry, whether you're referring to concrete, foam, glues, adhesives, paints, etc. But there are ways to build more sustainably. Whether that's using recycled products, timber-based products (even straw-based!), or materials that don't have a high carbon f

Every successful project begins with a deep understanding of what, and why, you want to build.

Installing 1" EPS foam over a 10mm vapor barrier. Building better homes starts with the foundation. Living in a place like Star Valley,...

Whether you're building your own home and need to know where to start, or you're building a home with us and just want to know what's going on, we're going to dive (pun definitely intended!) into the process for getting your septic permit in Star Valley, WY.

A rain screen is a building system, installed before your siding, that leaves a half-inch to three-quarter-inch gap between your framing and your siding. This gap allows the water that will inevitably get behind your siding to dry out without rotting the structural aspects of your building as well as the siding itself.

When most people hear the words “building codes,” they think of rules, red tape, or yet another layer of paperwork between them and their dream home. But here’s the truth: building codes aren’t there to make your life harder.

Floor to ceiling windows can be a fantastic design choice to let the outside, inside. In my opinion, windows are the single most...

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Why you should bring your builder on early in the design process.

When it comes to choosing the right siding for your home, most of us are thinking about curb appeal, but here in Star Valley, Wyoming, winter (and spring) storms, heavy snow, ice buildup, and even wildfire risks are part of life. Your siding needs to be tough, durable, low-maintenance, and resilient in all four seasons.

Getting a building permit in Star Valley Ranch, WY isn't as hard as you think.