News & Blog

Although staircases can be rather simple and straightforward, they can also become rather complicated with a wide range of designs. At First Peak, we love building complicated, elaborate staircases that make homes as unique as the people that live in them. Pre-planned with computer assistance, these staircases are built to code and built to last. A beautiful timber frame stairway custom-made for your home can be a perfect finishing touch.

When it comes to building construction, one of the most important jobs belongs to the framing sub-contractor. They are needed for the construction of the building’s frame, which essentially makes the rest of the project possible. Because of the integral role they play, finding and hiring a framing contractor is an important step that should receive much time and consideration before you proceed.

Renovations are always a great project for your home, though many worry about the cost, assuming that a hefty price tag will be involved. Over the past two years, however, home renovations have become more popular as world events limited homeowners in their ability to travel or to engage in numerous other activities that they normally enjoyed.

When building a shelter, the visual appeal will play an important role, but there are other factors to consider. Functionality is an obvious concern, as is durability, particularly when dealing with West Coast weather. Here are some other things to think about as you start to design your Shelter.

If you are planning to build a shelter on your property, you may be wondering what is involved and what sort of special permission may be required. In essence, adding a shelter is the same as adding any other accessory building, such as sheds or detached garages, requiring that certain steps be taken, including obtaining a building permit.