Timber framing is just the kind of traditional craft that we at Hearthstone specialize in. Meticulously practiced for centuries as the preferred method of building construction, the trade and traditions mostly died in the early 1900s as steel mills, high-production saw mills, wire nails, and mass production psychology replaced the art and craft of Timberframing, […]
Reprinted from: Focus: A Newcomer’s Guide to the High Country, A Publication of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, 2013 edition. Between a generous number of companies and local architects, there is a wide variety of or businesses, everything is made with great respect to the environment. It is by honoring the area’s natural elements […]
“A Mountain Peace” By Julie L. Semrau, Reprinted from Yippy Yi Yea Magazine, Fall 1994 A winding private road climbs up the side of a mountain overlooking scenic vistas of Wheeler and Taos mountains in the distance. Michael’s cabin, banked by sheltering pines on one side, glows with sunlight on the natural wood of its […]
By Mark Kirkpatrick Reprinted from High Country Home Magazine and Resource Guide, Spring 2012 The mountains of North Carolina have been an attraction to many primary and secondary homebuyers since the turn of the last century, due to the cool mountain summers and lush scenery. Many wealthy industrialists and successful business people began to buy […]
by Emily White Reprinted from High Country Home Magazine and Resource Guide, Spring 2012 Mountain Construction claims to create art you can live in. “Well, it’s true,” boasts homeowner Bill Hunter about his mountain home atop Yonahlossee. One can verify this claim simply by looking at the outside of the home, adorned in natural […]
For more information about MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION or for a free initial office consultation, CONTACT US at 828-963-8090By Emily WhiteReprinted from High Country Home Magazine and Resource Guide, Fall 2011″It’s impossible,” is what Jim and Jo Anne Griffin heard from almost everyone when they expressed their vision for a very unique, mountain lodge. Jim, a builder […]
For more information on MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION please CONTACT US”‘Aging in place’ refers to living where you have lived for years, using products, services, and conveniences which allow you to remain at home as circumstances change. In other words, you continue to live in the home of your choice safely and independently as you get older,” (aginginplace.com).Here at […]
Mountain Construction proudly shares with us this beautiful mountain home that combines contemporary and rustic features with one of the best views in the High Country. For more information or a free building consultation please contact us.When Mark and Susan were ready to move to the North Carolina Mountains, they didn’t want a simple log […]
For more information on Hearthstone or a free consultation CONTACT USReprinted from Hearthstone, Inc.’s Construction and Maintenance Manual © 1999Introduction: Knowing how to prepare for delivery and properly stack and store building materials is important. Certain materials and services must be secured before delivery day. If you have followed the requirements, you will be prepared […]
For more information on building or a free consultation by MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION please CONTACT USMost lumber products used in the construction of homes can travel thousands of miles before reaching the job site. Southeastern United States is home to some of the most beautiful species of lumber. White pine, oak, and cypress are just some […]
