Appalachian Mountain Inspired · On-Site Built · Architectural Landmark

The Ridge Series

The Building That Defines the Property. Built to Command.

The highest roofline, the most included features, and the strongest architectural presence we build — for homeowners who want a structure people remember.

Who Is the Ridge Series Built For?

I want a building that looks like it was always supposed to be there — something that becomes part of the property's identity, not just part of the yard.

A ridge commands. You see it from across the property. Its silhouette is unmistakable. And in mountain country, the ridge is where you go when you've earned the view. That is the standard this series is built to.

The Ridge Series is for homeowners who have decided the backyard structure is not a utility add-on — it is a property feature. Something that a guest notices walking through the gate. Something that adds genuine character to an appraisal conversation. Something your grandchildren will still find standing, and still find beautiful.

With a steep Appalachian-character roofline — 10/12 or 12/12 pitch — a wider door opening included from the start, multiple windows, deep overhang detail, and your choice of board-and-batten or T1-11 siding, the Ridge Series arrives on your property looking finished. Not like a phase one. Not like something you'll upgrade later. Like a structure that was designed by someone who thought it all the way through.

Ed built his career in commercial construction — 35 years of it. The Ridge Series is what happens when that standard of thinking is applied to a backyard building.

This Series Fits You If —

You want the most complete, most architectural, most visually commanding structure we build — one that earns its place on the property and holds it for decades.

  • The building will be a focal point of the yard, visible from the home and from the street
  • You want a steeper Appalachian roofline that commands attention and sheds weather cleanly
  • You want multiple windows included — real light, real ventilation, real daily usability
  • You need a wide door opening that handles anything you own, from equipment to furniture
  • You're thinking about this as a workshop, studio, creative space, or secondary structure — not just storage
  • You want the building to feel like a deliberate architectural decision, not a purchase
  • You want the man who builds it standing there when it's done, answering your questions directly
The Ridge Series built on-site with steep Appalachian roofline, attached lean-to porch, multiple cottage windows, and X-brace barn door
The Ridge Series shown with steep 10/12 roofline, optional attached lean-to porch, multiple cottage-style windows, and X-brace barn door — set on a natural stone foundation wall.

How Every Ridge 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" AdvanTech tongue-and-groove subfloor — never OSB in any application
Wall Framing2×4 kiln-dried studs, 16" on center, double top plate
Exterior SidingYour choice of T1-11 or board-and-batten; LP SmartSide® available
Roof Framing2×8 ridge board with 2×6 rafters spaced 16" on center
Roof Sheathing1/2" ZIP System® sheathing with integrated weather barrier
Roof PitchYour choice of steep 10/12 or 12/12 Appalachian-character pitch
Overhang Detail10" to 12" overhang with soffit detail included
Roofing30-year architectural shingles standard; standing-seam metal optional
Door OpeningDouble doors with opening up to 6' wide included
Windows IncludedTwo windows up to 12×16 included; three windows on larger sizes
AccessRegular-duty ramp included; heavy-duty ramp available
Optional AdditionsLean-to porch, cupola, transom light, sliding barn door hardware, and more
Warranty30-year structural warranty; wood surfaces must be sealed within 30 days

A Word From Ed

"The Ridge Series is the one I put my full name behind. When I walk a property and a homeowner points to where this building is going, I'm already thinking about how it will look in ten years — how the roofline will read against the treeline, how the overhang will throw shadow in the afternoon. I've spent 35 years thinking about buildings that last. This is the series that reflects that standard most completely. If you want the best we build, this is it."