Arched door

The material used to build this arched entryway came from the White Sash building on Missoula's North side. We chose this material because of its particularly straight grain having come from the coast (better known as Costal Douglas Fir). The straight grain allows for a straight and stable door. The golden brown patina comes from a natural aging process which is nearly impossible to faux.  The Iron on the door is hand forged. Each door and entryway is a new exciting challenge! 

Rattlesnake Remodel

This a remodel that we just finished in the Rattlesnake in Missoula, MT.

Before the remodel, the living room and kitchen were too crowded. So, to start, we created more of an open floor plan by tearing out several walls.

We then placed 8x8 posts in visually pleasing spots to provide structure and a feeling of some mass. The 8x8 posts were fashioned from coastal Douglas-fir. We built the new cabinets out of quarter-sawn white oak and the counter tops out of hard maple. The floor is hickory and provides nice visual contrast.

Most often we build custom doors for our projects. This time, the budget didn't allow for that, so we ordered all new solid Douglas-fir doors to replace the existing ones. We also installed all new trim (V.G. larch).

In the end, the kitchen and living area were transformed completely; an open floor plan makes for great living and provides a wonderful space for entertaining.

About Pfiffner Design Build

Building a custom home can be a daunting task. At Pfiffner Design Build we have the experience and expertise to communicate with professionals from across the trades to help simplify this process for you. Using old-world techniques and modern ingenuity, we find simple ways to build beautiful things, uniting functional demands, complex designs, and our client's vision. Like our clients, we believe in quality and individuality. Our work reflects our passion, unique skill set, and commitment to excellence. Every client and every batch of timbers says something a little different. We listen to our client, the wood, and the landscape to construct exceptional custom doors and timber frame homes.

Cedar Boat House

This is a boat house we built here in Bonner, MT, and shipped to Ely, MN. The timber structure is made of 8x12 solid reclaimed cedar. The timbers were attained from huge logs originally used in logging operations in Washington to bridge rivers -- acting as actual bridge structures.

The corners of the boat house are held together with dove-tail joinery. We built the trusses from reclaimed douglas fir obtained from deconstruction projects in Montana.

We also built all the doors for the structure. We constructed them from solid vertical grain reclaimed cedar also obtained from the Washington logging operation.

I can safely say that a solid cedar structure like this has rarely been attempted. It was a unique and great opportunity and certainly turns a lot of heads!

About Pfiffner Design Build

Building a custom home can be a daunting task. At Pfiffner Design Build we have the experience and expertise to communicate with professionals from across the trades to help simplify this process for you. Using old-world techniques and modern ingenuity, we find simple ways to build beautiful things, uniting functional demands, complex designs, and our client's vision. Like our clients, we believe in quality and individuality. Our work reflects our passion, unique skill set, and commitment to excellence. Every client and every batch of timbers says something a little different. We listen to our client, the wood, and the landscape to construct exceptional custom doors and timber frame homes.