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Are you considering building a timber framepost and beam, or log home in the Blue Ridge Mountains? Do you have questions about the design process or want to learn more about achieving your goals for your new home? Timber Ridge Craftsmen, Inc.is here to answer your questions. We build beautiful custom homes in the Smith Mountain Lake, VA area, including Franklin, Bedford, and Roanoke Counties.

Explore our blog to learn more about building a home in Virginia, or contact our team to get answers to your questions. 

NAHB Study: What Does “Green” Mean to Consumers

NAHB Study: What Does “Green” Mean to Consumers The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) shared in a webinar format last week the … Read more

Smith Mountain Lake Custom Home Builder – RESNET Energy Smart Builder

Smith Mountain Lake Custom Home Builder – RESNET Energy Smart Builder Timber Ridge Craftsmen, Inc. is proud to have entered … Read more

Rainbow over Smith Mountain Lake Home Building

Rainbow over Smith Mountain Lake Home Building With the turn of the seasons to Autumn, possibly the most beautiful time … Read more

High Performance HVAC – Tuesday September 10th, Roanoke, VA

High Performance HVAC – Tuesday September 10th, Roanoke, VA Free Workshop, and Everyone is Invited (Registration Required – by 12noon … Read more
Virginia Tech Fundamentals of High Performance Housing infographic

Next boom: High Performance Housing – getting new construction owners and builders ready for it!

Next boom: High Performance Housing – getting new construction owners and builders ready for it! Virginia Tech Department of Building … Read more

GREEN BUILDING (is not)

GREEN BUILDING (is not) Being active in “green” high-performance building design, construction, and education, we are most frequently asked to provide … Read more

‘net PLUS’ Owner Essentials: 2 Day Workshop – Historic Shepherdstown WV – 11 & 12 October 2013

‘net PLUS’ Owner Essentials: 2 Day Workshop – Historic Shepherdstown WV – 11 & 12 October 2013 You are serious … Read more

Blue Ridge AIA Architects Presentation – 23 May 2013: net PLUS Energy

Blue Ridge AIA Architects Presentation – 23 May 2013: net PLUS Energy We were invited to present at this year’s … Read more

Best Places to Retire: Roanoke, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia

Best Places to Retire: Roanoke, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia Recently BankRate.com listed the ten best and ten worst states in the country … Read more

ASES Solar 2013 Presentation: Passive House Power, net PLUS Now

ASES Solar 2013 Presentation: Passive House Power, net PLUS Now We presented with Al Cobb, founder of Panelwrights LLC and … Read more
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