Start to Finish: A Traditionally
Framed Home...
We will guide you through every step in the process of building
the home of your dreams.  We know every detail of what goes
into a Ute Valley home and we make sure it's done right. We will
help you make informed choices about the construction of your
home that will give you the most energy-efficient performance
for your budget.

This page will take you through the building process and a few
features of a Ute Valley Builders Traditionally framed home.
The attention we pay to details gives your
home quality features that you won't see with
other builders:
~ Typical deck piers are made using
cardboard sauna tubes. Our custom piers
provide a unique detail while ensuring an
exceptional base for your deck.
~ The stone work in a Ute Valley Home is an
example of the expert workmanship we bring
in to your home.
~ The handmade, mortise and tendon
construction of this entry door shows the
wood work you will only find with Jim
Camper.
This home was built using ICFs for the stem walls and 2x6
framing for the upper level.  Sprayed in polyurethane
insulation increases the R value, and seals the house against
wind, moisture and sound. Quality windows complete the
envelope, and top quality construction completes the project.
Feel free to call these homeowners to hear about
their experience with Ute Valley Builders:
Jerry & Lynda Camper
303-699-5633
From the planning stage and ground breaking, until every item in your home is complete, you can count on us.
Our subcontractors are dependable experts who have proven their skills and we oversee every aspect of your
project. We are happy to provide you with a list of subcontractors as well as homeowners you can contact for
references.
One option for the basement or stem walls for a crawlspace, would be to use Insulated Concrete Forms. These
forms offer a superior insulation rating (R50) and are very cost effective for this purpose, even if you choose
not to use the ICFs for all of the exterior walls.
Many framers use "Hem-fir" lumber because it's soft and easy to work with. We use Douglas Fir, a harder
wood, that provides more strength and maintains it's structural integrity. We don't believe using inferior
products or cutting corners, and it shows in our finished homes and satisfied customers.
Another option to consider is to use beams and I-joists for roof construction rather than trusses. Many
people like the exposed beams and cathedral ceilings, which also give you the option for fixed glass in
the gables to provide a great passive solar advantage.