Designing for Monument
What we weigh in a Monument home
At close to 7,000 feet on the Palmer Divide, Monument brings snow, strong sun and exposed sites into the conversation. Here is how that changes what we suggest.
Strong sun at altitude
The town sits at 6,982 feet, and Woodmoor and King's Deer are higher still. Sun at that altitude is hard on floors and furniture, and homes in King's Deer look west toward Pikes Peak, straight into the afternoon light. Screen shades cut the glare and heat while keeping the view, and fade-resistant fabrics are worth the conversation.
Snow, cold glass and insulating shades
The Palmer Divide lifts the air that crosses it, which adds to Monument's snow, and records from 1988 to 2003 put the average at about 111 inches a year. Honeycomb shades trap air in their cells and add a layer between you and cold glass. In Montaine, in Castle Rock, we paired motorized Duette® honeycomb shades with shutters across 22 windows.
Wind on the ridges
Open lots in King's Deer get more wind and drifting snow than most of the area, and ridge lots in Sanctuary Pointe catch the wind along with the scenery. Interior shades are not affected, but an exterior patio screen needs an honest conversation about how much wind it will face. We will tell you if a spot is too exposed.
Design review in Woodmoor and King's Deer
The Woodmoor Improvement Association reviews exterior changes, and its design manual has put items such as new awnings and new window sizes in front of its committee. King's Deer asks for a review application for exterior projects. Anything that shows from outside is worth checking first, and we will give you the product details to include.