Project Details

2014 Durango Area Parade of Homes Winner!

3rd Place Judge's Best Overall Parade of Homes entry
3rd Place Judge's Award for New Residential $500,000 - $1,000,000 Category Sustainability Award
Design/Build by Steve Eccher and Mantell-Hecathorn Builders
Attic Insulation - R60 blown fiberglass (building code only requires R38 batt-style which is inadequate for our climate and allows for problematic ice dams).
Airtight construction techniques typically ignored by conventional builders.
Garage closed-cell spray foam seals carbon monoxide from living space. Panasonic fan carries exhaust fumes outside.
In-Floor Heat with a high-efficiency boiler
57% more energy efficient than a typical Durango home built to code

Project Description

3,320 sqft, 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathroom high-performance custom home at Durango Mountain Resort.
Mountain Views, Large Windows
Spacious Master Suite
Custom Finishes: Hickory Floors, Alder Cabinets and Doors,
Approximately 600 people visited this award-winning home during the 3-day Durango Parade of Homes Parade.
57% more efficient than a standard home.
Triple pane Kolbe clad windows = high-end quality and efficiency. Other builders use mid-grade double pane.
Foundation Walls - R22 to R32 (not the usual R2 or R10).
Exterior Walls - R32 to R40 (building code only requires R19 batt-style).
Attic Insulation - R60 blown fiberglass (building code only requires R38 batt-style which is inadequate for our climate and allows for problematic ice dams).
Airtight construction techniques typically ignored by conventional builders.
Garage closed-cell spray foam seals carbon monoxide from living space. Panasonic fan carries exhaust fumes outside.
In-Floor Heat with a high-efficiency boiler
Greater Durability & Comfort