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e 30-foot concrete fireplace posed another puzzle as it was poured in three sections and the concrete had to flow up and over into the formboards wrapped with rough-cut lumber. Increasing the height of the house required more creativity. Wind loads from storms rolling in from the northeast can be vicious. While plans called for wooden beams to run from floor to ceiling, Stahly Engineering determined the windows could pop if wind gusts reached 50 mph. Steel beams were installed as anchors from the deck upwards into the roof. "Golden Eagle needed to get a special crane out for those too," says Jim. Heather Bode is an award winning children's magazine writer. She's a non-fiction junkie who loves to tell the stories of people she meets and interviews. Heather lives in Helena with her husband and five children. S MT DECADENT DESIGN SiG MT 30 Beyond the aerial work, the house boasts progressive amenities: plenty of wiring for the day wireless catches up to the area, accessibility features so guests and supplies can maneuver from the upper to lower floor, and soaking tubs in the bathrooms. Vicki Turner concludes, "When we built this, we had to think about the future and our future generations. We really benefited from my grandparent's vision and hard work. Now our kids, our nephews, and their kids will benefit from us. My grandparents and my dad couldn't have imagined what this would turn out to be…they're so proud!" A distressed wood mantle was created by Jim and Justin Turner while the fireplace surround was crafted by Nick Pipinich of Custom Tin, Inc. The fireplace was the handywork of Jason Armstrong and Justin Covey of ArCo Builders, Inc. One of the first furnishings placed in the house was the elk provided by the Turner's son, Justin.

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