Appalachian Mountain Inspired · Built On-Site · Built to Last

The Hollow Series

Honest Structure. Quiet Character. Built Right the First Time.

A compact, purposeful backyard building with genuine Appalachian craft in every board — for homeowners who want solid and right without pretense.

Who Is the Hollow Series Built For?

I want something solid, honest, and right — without overcomplicating it. Does that exist?

In the mountains, a hollow is a sheltered place — tucked in, purposeful, unhurried. A hollow doesn't announce itself. It belongs. That's exactly the character this series was designed to carry onto your property.

The Hollow Series is built for the homeowner who has a clear need and wants it met with real craftsmanship, not catalog corners. Whether you're reclaiming your garage, creating dedicated tool storage, or putting a proper building behind the house for the first time — this is the structure that does that job without compromise and without excess.

Every board is cut and set on your site by Ed and his sons. No subcontractors. No prefabricated wall panels lifted off a truck. What you get is a building framed the way mountain builders have always framed — plumb, square, and made to outlast the decade you bought it in.

This Series Fits You If —

You want a well-built backyard structure that handles real daily use, holds up through Kentucky and Ohio winters, and still looks right on the property ten years from now.

  • You need dedicated storage that a real contractor — not a big-box kit — put together
  • You want honest Appalachian character without paying for features you don't need
  • You're placing it in a side yard or back corner where function matters most
  • You want a structure that is complete, not a starting point for future repairs
  • You want to talk to the builder directly — not a salesperson
The Hollow Series backyard shed built on-site with Appalachian character, board-and-batten siding, and X-brace door
The Hollow Series — compact, purposeful, and built on your site by the hands that will stand behind it. Shown with optional metal roof and classic X-brace door.

How Every Hollow Series Build Is Framed

Foundation BeamsPressure-treated 6×6 grade beams set on gravel or compacted base
Moisture BarrierGround barrier installed before placement — standard on every build
Floor SystemPressure-treated 2×6 floor joists, 16" on center
Floor Decking3/4" pressure-treated plywood subfloor — never OSB in any application
Wall Framing2×4 kiln-dried studs, 16" on center, double top plate
Exterior SidingLP SmartSide® engineered siding standard; T1-11 available
Roof Framing2×6 rafters, 16" on center; ridge board framing throughout
Roof Sheathing1/2" exterior-grade sheathing with felt underlayment
Roof PitchStandard 8/12 pitch; optional metal roof available
Roofing30-year architectural shingles standard; standing-seam metal optional
Entry DoorSingle or double door with working hardware included
WindowsOne window included; additional windows available
Warranty30-year structural warranty; wood surfaces must be sealed within 30 days

A Word From Ed

"The Hollow Series is the one I'd build for my own back property if I needed straightforward, solid storage. There's no compromise in how it's framed — the same beams, the same joists, the same floor system I use on every build. What changes is the footprint and the feature set, not the standard of work. If honest construction matters to you, this is the right starting point."