Spyglass Home Builders

03/20/2026

11/12/2025

Just got some beautiful 8/4 Black Walnut slabs in for an exciting project. We love this custom stuff

08/22/2025

Little update on the Shoreline custom home. We are nearing completion of the envelope. Just in time for the Fall rains to roll in. Can’t wait to get some windows and siding on the building. Stay tuned for more. This project is going to look incredible!

08/14/2025

Always love a trip to the rock yard. Especially when I get to bring home a 2000lb basalt slab for a bridge feature!

08/13/2025

We’re turning this inviting back yard into an excellent place for entertaining or just lounging. Keep and eye out for updates as we finish up 👍🏻

04/01/2025

Today we started drilling the well on the island project. Any guess on how deep we’ll have to go?

03/21/2025

Just broke ground on another custom build. This one is on a beautiful lot situated on the north shore of Camano Island. Looking forward to posting more updates as we progress

10/29/2024

If you notice a bare evergreen Christmas tree on a construction crane, that tree is likely going to be set on top of the building the crane is working on. This is an ancient tradition in the world of construction, similar to laying a stone foundation, ribbon-cutting, and signing beams. Most believe that the concept started in Scandinavia while others believe it started in 2700 BC in Egypt. Regardless, it has been a long-standing tradition for centuries. Although most construction companies use trees now, it wasn’t always the item of choice. Centuries ago, builders used to put grain on the top.

The evergreen tree does not distinguish if a building is being started or finished; it is placed on the building when the highest point of the structure is raised. This tradition is referred to as the “topping out ceremony.” Some people believe that the tree is meant to symbolize the concept of the building being “everlasting” and other believe that is just a genuine superstition.

This simple ceremony concept has withstood the test of time. A bare Christmas tree is still the go-to item for construction sites in the United States. Other countries also have this tradition, such as northern Europe. In Hong Kong, however, they roast a pig which is more of a Chinese tradition that they do that beginning of construction. Each country has their own method of celebrating crane construction.

10/28/2024

Set the 3000lb ridge beam today. Thank god it wasn’t windy. Time to start setting rafters!

10/22/2024

The Bothell house is moving along nicely 👍🏻