Entry doors and screens

Refuge has acquired some rare beauties from the Yellowstone Club. They are being stored in our warehouse and waiting for a new home. Come on by and see if any of these doors might work for your next project!

Green on a Budget

It often feels as though "going green" in terms of building materials is perceived as much more expensive than conventional. We are constantly brainstorming amongst Refuge staff how to dispell that notion and increase the public's understanding that sustainable materials are not always more expensive. In fact, often times, environmentally friendly materials are less costly. When we say this, please note that we are comparing Refuge products to conventional products of equal quality.

Many consumers don't factor in…

1st Annual Build it Green Bozeman!

Update!! Many of you asked for a summary of each of the homes and what they offered in terms of sustainable design and who were the architects and contractors behind it all. We've compiled a document with info provided for each house. Click here to view the document. Thanks again for your attendance!

Refuge has teamed up with the USGBC Montana Chapter and Slabworks of Montana to launch the First Annual Build…

Recycled Glass Countertops

Refuge introduces locally-manufactured surfaces using recycled-glass!

Refuge has collaborated with local fabricator Jon Cross to offer our customers an innovative surface made from recycled-glass that can be used for countertops, sinks, flooring, and even custom vessels. 

With Jon right here in the Bozeman area, our customers are able to take their individual ideas from concept to reality. Using custom forms and a broad range of base pigments and glass, Jon can craft unique, one-of-a-kind surfaces that speak…

Refuge Architectural Panels

Folks pop in daily and marvel at the various architectural panels that we carry here at Refuge. Also called sheet goods or plywood, we've taken to calling them architectural panels as they are not just your ordinary material. Standard plywood or sheathing is typically covered over with something to achieve beauty - these 4'x8' panels need no primping. Their beauty is inherent, which is obvious as customers exclaim their delight as they stroll by the store display. While bamboo…