Altitude Adjustment
Join General Contractor Stephanie Dailey on her journey to bring a sprawling 10,000 sq. ft., multi-million-dollar home to life inspired by The Build Show’s high-performance construction and craftsmanship details. This Build Original Series® chronicles each phase of this masterpiece from site prep to custom finishes and functions. Stephanie takes viewers behind the scenes through product decisions, systems integrations, and installation details on this unique project perched 8,500 ft. above sea level. Watch as her discerning clients looking for a mountain escape from their Southern Florida living gain their dream "Altitude Adjustment" home.
Episodes
Altitude Adjustment | Episode 1 - Breaking Ground at 8,500 Feet: Site Prep & Mountain Challenges
Episode 1
Join Stephanie Dailey in Altitude Adjustment as she tackles challenges of construction at 7,000 feet elevation, from bedrock excavation to environmental regulations, in the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range.
Altitude Adjustment | Episode 2 - Foundations, Waterproofing, and Backfill
Episode 2
Complexity defined the planning, preparation, and execution of the foundation at Stephanie’s Altitude Adjustment project in Park City, Utah, showcasing high-performance homebuilding and waterproofing best practices.
Altitude Adjustment | Episode 3 -Below Grade Control Layers and Sub Rough-in
Episode 3
Stephanie shares the innovative under-slab systems, from radon mitigation and radiant heating to polished concrete details, that set the stage for a high-performance mountain home. She also highlights creative solutions for backfilling, retaining walls, and showcases the HOA-required “porta potty house” used to preview exterior finishes.
Altitude Adjustment | Episode 4 - A Mix of Onsite and Offsite Framing
Episode 4
In Episode 4 of Altitude Adjustment, Stephanie shows how Builders FirstSource’s Ready Frame technology helps solve conflicts before construction begins—while explaining why some parts of the home are still best built with traditional framing. From digital clarity to hands-on craftsmanship, this episode highlights the balance of innovation and timeless building practices.
Altitude Adjustment | Episode 5 - Raising the Roof and Walls: Offsite Pre-Cut Lumber to Onsite Framing
Episode 5
In Episode 5 of Altitude Adjustment, Stephanie brings the build to life as digital plans turn into real walls. Partnering with Builders FirstSource, the team puts the Ready Frame system to the test — showcasing how pre-cut, smart-packaged framing saves time, reduces waste, and delivers precision even on a complex custom home. Follow Stephanie on Instagram.
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