The Blue Ridge Parkway features some of the more iconic and picturesque views of the American landscape. Meandering nearly 500 miles across the spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Parkway is the nation’s first destination driven roadway as the parade de nature features more than 200 scenic overlooks. Henry David Thoreau himself would not have had to look far to satiate his craving for inspiration as the Parkway is man’s finest homage to one of the country’s last natural museums. But those scenic overlooks aren’t the only beauties to behold while taking a leisurely drive through this mountainous interstate. Looking to breakaway from the modern constraints of cookie cutter homes in the ever-encroaching suburbia, second home owners are venturing out in these rugged hills to build their ideal mountain retreat. Seeking a breath of fresh air without fully adopting the ‘roughin’ it’ attitude, timber framed cabins and vacation homes are the new “beach houses” for those seeking a more natural escape without the superficial gloss of seaside tourist traps. Harmony Timber Works’ timber frame truss systems is the crown jewel of any mountain cabin retreat or vacation home in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Golden Brown Timber Frame Trusses Complement Impeccable Mountain Beauty

At Harmony Timberworks, elegance and the ornate seamlessly merge as intricately designed timber truss frame systems that can bear the heavy load of any structure and look pretty good while doing it. Timber frame systems are nothing new, but their strength relies in simple physics and years of quality craftsmanship that can rival any modern architecture which strives for aesthetics instead of structural integrity. We do both. When building a new home or even purchasing an aging relic, many prospective buyers will ask if the house “has good bones.” What they mean here, of course, is the house’s structure and foundation. Since these components are often hidden by dry wall and a layer of paint or flooring, prospective buyers have to do a little bit of digging to examine the building integrity. But as you can see with a Harmony Timber Frame Truss system, these vital arches and support beams are on full display while adding an elegant of charm without detracting from the home’s splendid beauty like jagged cement columns or mundane concrete walls. With the home’s skeleton on full display, owners can rest assured they have a good roof over their head and guests will marvel at this elegant, yet practical work of art.

Meeting Mountains of Expectations

“DARLENE AND I WOULD LIKE TO COMMEND HARMONY TIMBERWORKS FOR THE GREAT CRAFTSMANSHIP IN OUR NEW HOME OFF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY. THEIR EXPERTISE IN TIMBER FRAMING AND IN UNDERSTANDING EXACTLY WHAT WE WANTED WAS AMAZING. WE APPRECIATE EVERYONE AT HARMONY THAT HAD A PART IN MAKING OUR DREAM HOME BECOME A REALITY.”

Phil and Darlene Fuller – Calloway Gap homeowners

Recently, our diligent millwrights and craftsman erected a sizeable timber frame truss system in the Calloway Gap area of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Featuring Douglas fir cross beams, rafters and web trusses, this timber frame system spans the entire footprint of this newly constructed log vacation home. Supported by rigged support beams and columns, the Calloway Gap Parkway Home embodies centuries of frontier craftsmanship without skimping on quality. Anchored by dozens of sturdy American hardwood pillars, this mountain luxury retreat is as strong as any brick and mortar style home. Custom stained beams and cross ties never go out of style and offer timeless appeal as they blend perfectly with the natural mountain or wooded environmental aesthetics. Timber frame truss system are also not limited by companion pieces, such as stone fireplaces or a wide palette of color schematics or flooring options. Wooden truss systems are what black is in the fashion world. It basically looks good with just about anything and never goes out of style. Needless to say, the Calloway Gap home is ready to walk the runway.