NOW BOOKING SPRING/SUMMER 2026 — MASTER CARPENTRY & STRUCTURAL EVALUATIONS
OUR HERITAGE
The Meighan-Sitzmann Heritage: 75 Years of Colorado Innovation
The foundation of All Carpentry Solutions is built upon a 75-year tradition of trade excellence. Our story is anchored by a multigenerational lineage of Colorado structural protection specialists and master carpenters. Since the mid-20th century, we have pioneered foundation integrity in expansive soils, evolving from traditional craftsmanship to forensic diagnostics. Today, we merge old-school technical grit with engineered corrective framing, ensuring every residence honors a legacy of innovation and remains structural for decades to come.
James & Constance Meighan
The architects of the standard. James pioneered the High-Pressure Hot Asphalt Spray System while Constance anchored the vision that established our lineage in structural resilience.
A generational chain of command preserving the hot-asphalt standard and the technical pedigree of Colorado's structural protection.
The Lineage of Stewardship
Uncle Tim & Michael Meighan
Stewards of the Hot Spray revolution. They maintained the technical rigor and 'old-school grit' required to protect Frontier-era and modern foundations against Colorado's expressive soils.
Glen Arnold Sitzmann
The integration of Forensic Structural Diagnostics. Alan merges 75 years of master craftsmanship with industrial shoring and engineering-led precision for today's legacy-grade builds.
LEGACY & EVOLUTION
Today: The ‘Surgical’ Integration
All Carpentry Solutions now combines old-school grit with new-school Forensic Structural Diagnostics. We stand by the architectural conviction that no structure is too far gone when approached with the right vision and technical pedigree. Our 'Surgical' Integration approach honors 75 years of Colorado structural evolution, ensuring every remediation is executed with engineering-led precision and master-tier stewardship.
"Precision beneath the surface: The 1960 breakthrough that defined Colorado's structural standard."
The Technical Heritage
The 1960 Breakthrough: From Mops to Machines
THE PRIMITIVE ERA
Before 1960, foundation waterproofing was a primitive mop-and-bucket process. This manual method often resulted in inconsistent layers and air pockets, leaving structures highly vulnerable to moisture seepage in the Front Range's complex landscape.
THE HOT SPRAY REVOLUTION
James Meighan pioneered the High-Pressure Hot Asphalt Spray System, a technological pivot that replaced hand-tools with engineering-grade machinery. This method created a seamless, impenetrable barrier that bonded directly to the substrate on a molecular level.
THE PIERRE SHALE STANDARD
This breakthrough became the industry standard for expansive Pierre Shale soils. By resolving the critical failures of moisture-driven soil shifts, Meighan’s Hot Spray system guaranteed a level of structural protection that was previously unattainable.
The Lineage Timeline
HERITAGE & LEGACY
1800s
Johann & Aloysius Sitzmann, Iowa timber-frame pioneers establishing the foundational order of craftsmanship.
James F. Meighan, WWII Bombardier & Norden Bombsight precision—bringing military-grade diagnostics to the trade.
1940s
1953
Tommy’s Waterproofing founded in Arvada at 5530 Harlan St. (later 6013 Nelson St.), the birthplace of the Sitzmann-Meighan Standard.
Constance Ruth Meighan’s legacy remembered, anchoring the multi-generational vision of structural resilience.
1996
2004
Transition of the Tommy’s Waterproofing era, setting the stage for the modern forensic carpentry evolution.
ACS as the modern expression of the Sitzmann-Meighan Standard—Merging old-school grit with surgical precision.
2026
Foundation & Subfloor Systems
Stabilizing structural cores through the lens of a 75-year regional legacy. We remediate subfloor settlement and joist failure caused by Colorado’s expansive soils.
Core Structural Capabilities
Fusing 75 years of multi-generational lineage with modern engineering diagnostics to resolve the Front Range’s most complex structural challenges.
Standard-Setting Expertise
Skeletal Geometry & Framing
Master-grade framing for luxury additions and open-concept remodels. We prioritize load-path engineering and wood-on-wood bearing for high-wind foothills loads.
Forensic Structural Remediation
Surgical assessment and corrective framing for compromised structural members. We diagnose hidden failures to secure long-term architectural integrity.
The Legacy Grade Methodology
Three generations of Colorado trade mastery, refined into a forensic approach for absolute structural integrity.
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Forensic Genealogy & Diagnostics
We approach every assessment as a forensic study of the home’s lineage. By identifying hidden structural failures unique to the Front Range, we establish a definitive roadmap for code-tight permanence before any new member is set.
Interlocking Load Engineering
Our methodology prioritizes wood-on-wood bearing and shear-load interlocking systems. We calculate structural paths for zero-deflection performance, ensuring the integrity of your addition withstands regional soil and wind challenges.
Surgical & Standard-Setting Execution
Execution is a surgical sequence. Using industrial-grade shoring and laser-accurate framing techniques, we perform invasive remediation with total care, delivering 'Legacy Grade' results that significantly exceed standard build cycles.
Heritage Stewardship & Verification
Honoring Glenn Arnold Sitzmann’s legacy of community revitalization, we provide transparent technical verification and coordination with municipal inspectors for every project, protecting your home as a generational investment.
Trusted By Our Lineage
Our family’s standards have been trusted on landmark projects led by Colorado’s most respected builders.
Celebrity Custom Homes
Richmond American Homes
Oakwood Homes
Melody Homes (now D.R. Horton)
DCB Construction
Remington Homes
KB Home (formerly Kaufman & Broad)
Safety Engineered for the Next Generation
At All Carpentry Solutions, we treat local building codes as the absolute minimum. Our master carpenters and structural consultants work in tandem with forensic diagnostics to ensure your home’s skeleton is resilient against the specific challenges of Colorado soil and wind. Secure your investment with a professional evaluation from a firm built on 75 years of multi-generational craftsmanship.
THE RECORD
Historical Proof & Legacy Artifacts
The Meighan Precision: WWII Motifs
James F. Meighan leveraged the tactical precision of the Norden Bombsight into a structural standard that defined Colorado's trade discipline for decades.
Constance Ruth Meighan (1920–1996)
The vision behind the ancestry. This 1996 record documents the passing of the standard to the next generation, anchoring the legacy of structural dominance.
Legacy Architecture
Legacy Map: Documenting the original Arvada locations at 5530 Harlan St. and 6013 Nelson St. These sites served as the technical headquarters for the Sitzmann-Meighan industrial standard since 1953.
The Sitzmann-Meighan standard of structural excellence is supported by a network of industry-proven partners who trust our multi-generational trade expertise for their most high-stakes residential projects. We are proud to work alongside Colorado’s premier construction leaders.
Richmond American Homes
Oakwood Homes
D.R. Horton