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 have 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 will 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 are 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 is 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 Beams Pressure-treated 6×6 grade beams set on gravel or compacted base.
Moisture Barrier Ground barrier installed before placement — standard on every build.
Floor System Pressure-treated 2×6 floor joists, 16" on center.
Floor Decking 3/4" AdvanTech tongue-and-groove subfloor — never OSB in any application.
Wall Framing 2×4 kiln-dried studs, 16" on center, double top plate.
Exterior Siding Your choice of T1-11 or board-and-batten; LP SmartSide® available.
Roof Framing 2×8 ridge board with 2×6 rafters spaced 16" on center.
Roof Sheathing 1/2" ZIP System® sheathing with integrated weather barrier.
Roof Pitch Your choice of steep 10/12 or 12/12 Appalachian-character pitch.
Overhang Detail 10" to 12" overhang with soffit detail included.
Roofing 30-year architectural shingles standard; standing-seam metal optional.
Door Opening Double doors with opening up to 6' wide included.
Windows Included Two windows up to 12×16 included; three windows on larger sizes.
Access Regular-duty ramp included; heavy-duty ramp available.
Optional Additions Lean-to porch, cupola, transom light, sliding barn door hardware, and more.
Warranty 30-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 am 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 have 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.”

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Compare Pricing, View Ridge Series Examples, or See How It Stacks Up Against the Other Series.

The Ridge Series is the most architectural series in the lineup — built for homeowners who want a backyard structure with real presence, stronger rooflines, wider access, included windows, and lasting property character. Start where you are: review pricing, study gallery examples, compare all three series, or speak directly with Ed before choosing your final size and details.

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