Kvern Rd Home

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Built in 2000-01 overlooking Lake Coeur d’Alene, ID. 4,554 SF of living space on 2 levels with large decks and lots of storage. Many angles and shapes make this home very interesting and unique but at the same time it blends well into the forest setting. This home has a very unique deck in that the surface is made from a south American hardwood called ‘Ipe'(pronounced epay) It is 172% harder than oak! We installed the 1″thick decking boards with hidden fasteners which gives the surface a beautiful clean look. The wood looks similar to mahogany but its is better fitted for exterior use.  In my last visit to the home in 2013, 12 years after it was installed, I was amazed at the unchanged beauty of the wood although Ipe has to be retained continual, it remains looking natural unlike cedar and redwood which, regardless of staining become an unsightly surface in 4 or 5 years.

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Mountain Haven Custom Homes, started in 1998 by Dennis Ployhar who, prefers working hands-on in every project. The company is concentrated on residential construction projects that would be individual and unique. The projects are built using a regular team of typically small business owners whereby we are value driven, versus volume driven. Dennis was raised in MT and has lived in Coeurd’Alene since his college graduation. Dennis & his wife Susie love the Coeur d’Alene region and its people raising their 3 kids here.

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Margie D.

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Dennis Ployhar is the general contractor and owner of this business. He recently com-pleted the building of my new home in Northern Idaho. Dennis was asked to build this home while I lived in Massachusetts. No easy feat building a retirement home with the owner at such a great distance. The home is 3700 2-story home that was designed largely by myself however the contributions of Dennis cannot be overlooked. He was a significant contributor to the overall design and construction elements of the home that has made it exceptional! Throughout the process Dennis remained involved, on site, in contact twice a week to review progress and issues and was a master at choosing his sub-contractors and everyone's adherence to detail. Dennis was on budget, on time and there was never a single incidence where his integrity could be questioned. I simply can't say enough good things about this man and his business. You will be well served if you were to hire him for your new home or remodeling project.