Why Steel
Built for the Rockies. Built for the planet.
Colorado throws wildfire, heavy snow, high wind and dry-rot at every home. Here is why we frame ours in recycled light-gauge steel instead of wood.
The Benefits
Six reasons Colorado homeowners choose steel
01
Fire & Wildfire Resistant
Steel does not burn. In a state where wildfire season keeps getting longer, a non-combustible frame protects your home and your insurance premiums.
02
No Mold, Mildew or Rot
Unlike wood, cold-formed steel does not absorb moisture, so walls stay dry and structurally sound through Colorado snowmelt and spring storms.
03
Termite & Pest Proof
There is nothing for insects or rodents to chew. Your structure stays exactly as engineered for the life of the home.
04
Built for Snow & Wind
Every frame is engineered for Western Slope snow loads and high winds, with a strength-to-weight ratio wood simply cannot match.
05
Straight, True & Precise
Roll-formed steel never warps, twists or shrinks. Doors, windows and cabinets fit perfectly on day one and year twenty.
06
Recycled & Recyclable
Framing a wood home uses 40–60 mature trees. Ours uses recycled steel, often from end-of-life cars, and is 100% recyclable again.
Our Building System
What goes into every Eco Dwelling
Earth-friendly light-gauge steel
Conventional steel is already eco-friendly compared to brick, wood and concrete. Light-gauge (cold-formed) steel goes further: sheets are roll-formed or pressed into shape with no heat required, cutting emissions. Much of it is recycled from end-of-life cars.
Innovative glass for every home
Glass controls sunlight, comfort and your utility bill. We install Low-E windows with glass engineered for both temperate and extreme climates, keeping you comfortable through Colorado summers and winters.
ZIP System® sheathing
ZIP System premium sheathing is weather and moisture resistant during construction and, once installed in a code-compliant home, lasts the life of the building — at least 60 years.
Closed-cell spray foam insulation
High-performance closed-cell foam in walls and ceilings creates an air and moisture barrier, so a single 12,000 BTU mini-split heats and cools the whole home efficiently.
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Reserve your eco home in Rifle today
113 homes across three communities, starting at $352,000 with land included. Tell us which model you like and we will get back to you within one business day.