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Building your home · Part 3 of 7

Structure & Envelope

How your home is framed, insulated, sealed, and protected from Methow snow, cold, and fire. Start with the envelope package for the whole house, then choose your ceilings, windows, siding, and roofing.

Framed and wrapped house with the roof on

Decisions in this section

What you'll decide

Each card is its own page, in the order we usually work through them.

Insulated ceiling and walls with the air barrier installed
Step 1Good / Better / Best
Envelope packagesHow well-insulated and sealed should your whole house be?Explore envelope packages →
Tongue-and-groove wood ceiling over exposed beams in a vaulted room
Step 2Compare options
Ceiling styleFlat ceiling with an attic, or vaulted ceiling that follows the roof?Explore ceiling style →
House framing going up among pines and mountains
Every homeHow we build
FramingHow does Bedrock frame every home?Explore framing →
Blower door test fan set in a front doorPhoto: Andy Harper
Every homeHow we build
Air sealing & testingHow does Bedrock make a home airtight, and how is it tested?Explore air sealing & testing →
Insulation in the walls and ceiling before drywall
Every homeHow we build
InsulationHow is your home insulated: walls, roof, and floor?Explore insulation →
Big fixed windows and glass doors under a covered porch
Step 3Good / Better / Best
WindowsWhich windows should your home have?Explore windows →
Fir entry door with glass lites under a covered porch
Step 4Compare options
Exterior doorsWhich front door suits your home?Explore exterior doors →
Finished Bedrock home showing siding, trim, soffits and a standing seam roof
Step 5Compare options
SidingWhat should the outside of your home be clad in?Explore siding →
Casement pair beside a fixed window in woodgrain lap siding
Step 6Compare options
Exterior trimHow should your windows, doors, and corners be finished?Explore exterior trim →
Stained tongue-and-groove fir porch ceiling
Step 7Compare options
Soffits & fasciaWhat should the underside of your roof overhangs look like?Explore soffits & fascia →
Black standing seam metal roof
Step 8Compare options
RoofingWhat should your metal roof look like?Explore roofing →

Part of your envelope

Foundation type

Your envelope is three choices that work together: the package, the ceiling style, and what the house sits on. Foundations live in Site & Foundation.

Four kinds of decisions

Some choices are a step up in performance, some are a matter of taste, and some are already decided for you. Each page tells you up front which kind it is.

Good / Better / BestA real step up in performance, from code-built to our best.
Compare optionsDifferent, not better. Each compared on look, upkeep, lifespan, and cost.
AllowanceYou pick products within a budget set in your estimate.
How we buildNot a choice: the way every Bedrock home is built.

FAQ

Common questions

Questions we hear most often.

How are homes in the Methow Valley built for heavy snow?

Roofs and framing are engineered for local snow loads, which run well above most of the state. Simple roof lines and standing seam metal roofing shed snow predictably, and full ice and water membrane protects the roof deck.

What matters most for an energy-efficient home?

The envelope. An airtight, well-insulated shell with planned fresh air lowers heating bills more than any piece of equipment, and it lets you install a smaller, cheaper heating system.

Can I add insulation later?

An attic can usually take more insulation later, but walls can't without tearing into them. That's why we settle the envelope package before framing starts.

Have a project in mind?

We'll walk through every decision with you during pre-construction, using your plans, budget, and site.

See how pre-construction worksContact Bedrock