KASHAS BLOG
Planning the System That Makes or Breaks Your Home
Part 1 of a series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvmYqPScgrs Planning the System That Makes or Breaks Your Custom Home Planning the HVAC system for a custom home is one of the most overlooked steps in the entire design and build process (and it is one of the most...
Camas Hilltop House, Part 3: Framing Begins!
With the foundation complete and backfill finished, the structure of the Camas Hilltop House is finally starting to take shape. Framing is where the lines on paper turn into something you can walk through, and where careful planning in design and engineering begins to...
Questions We Get: Can We Live in the House During Construction?
It’s one of the most common questions we get, and the answer is: usually. Whether or not you can live in your home during construction depends on the scope and type of project, as well as your tolerance for disruption. For smaller projects like kitchens, baths, or...
Camas Hilltop House: Project Overview
We’re excited to introduce the Camas Hilltop House, a custom home we’re building on a hillside overlooking Camas, Washington. It’s a complex, multi-structure project that brings together a talented design and engineering team and a client with a clear vision. The home...
Questions We Get: How Do We Get Started?
Starting a home project can feel overwhelming. Most people aren’t sure what the first step should be or when to bring a builder into the mix. That’s why one of the questions we hear most often is, “How do we get started?” The process always begins with a conversation....
Questions We Get: What Kinds of Projects Are a Good Fit?
One of the most common questions we get early on is, “Would my project be a good fit for your company?” At Kashas Design Build, we focus on projects where design, planning, and craftsmanship all matter. That includes custom homes, large-scale remodels, additions, and...
Questions We Get: How Much Will It Cost?
One of the most common questions people ask in an early conversation is, “How much will it cost?” It’s a fair question. For most people, a remodel or custom home is one of the biggest investments they’ll ever make, and it’s natural to want a clear answer right away....
Questions We Get: When Could You Start?
One of the first questions people ask when they call is, “When could you start?” It’s a fair question. People want to understand the timeline and how soon their project could realistically happen. The short answer is that it depends on where you are in the design...
Waterproofing, Trenching & Backfill: Building a Strong Foundation
With the 14-foot foundation walls complete, our focus at the Camas Hilltop House has shifted to protecting the structure and setting up the systems that will power the home. Waterproofing and Insulation On the uphill side of the foundation, we applied a spray-on...