What's Included — Standard Build
Appalachian Country Cottage Standard Features
The Appalachian Country Cottage is built for homeowners who want a softer, more residential-looking backyard building without sacrificing the structural standards BlackRidge brings to every model. Its cottage-style character is genuine — not decorative veneer applied over a budget build. Every feature listed below is included in the base price.
100% On-Site Built
3-Foot Gate Access Only
30-Year Structural Warranty
Veteran-Owned · 3-Generation Family Crew
35+ Years Commercial Construction Standards
Signature Look
Cottage-style front elevation
Natural Light
Large side windows + transom
Siding Options
6 types · 27 vinyl colors
Warranty
30-Year Structural Coverage
Roof & Structural Frame
- Extended eave overhangs on the peak ends — deeper shadow lines and stronger weather protection at the gable
- 2×6 engineered, custom-cut roof rafters
- ½″ exterior-grade plywood roof sheathing
- Interlocking double top plate — continuous load transfer across the full wall frame
- Hurricane ties — metal connectors binding every rafter to the wall plate BlackRidge Standard
- Full-coverage aluminum drip edge — perimeter water protection at the roof line
- Architectural shingles — 30-year rated, available in 8 colors
- Cottage-style louvered gable vents — passive ventilation with visual character
- Aluminum screened louvered vents — corrosion-resistant passive attic ventilation
Foundation & Floor System
- 6×6 YellaWood® pressure-treated ground-contact grade beams — heaviest beam grade available for continuous soil contact
- 10-mil moisture barrier installed beneath all beams prior to placement BlackRidge Standard
- 2×6 pressure-treated floor joists, 16″ on center with double center beam
- ¾″ 7-ply pressure-treated underlayment subfloor — glued and fastened
- Optional upgrade: 2×6 pressure-treated tongue-and-groove subfloor — recommended for heavy tools or equipment
- Leveling and support blocks included — site grade must be within 6″ of level
- Gravel base site prep available as a BlackRidge option
Wall Framing & Sheathing
- 2×6 kiln-dried framing studs, 16″ on center — commercial framing specification on every wall
- ½″ pressure-treated wall sheathing installed beneath all siding as a standard layer BlackRidge Standard — Not Industry Standard
- 1×3 white LP SmartSide / MiraTEC trim surrounding all window frames for a clean, finished appearance
Doors, Windows & Entry
- 5′ six-panel low-maintenance double door on the peak end — full-width entry with cottage proportion
- 5′ transom window above the double doors — brighter, more finished front elevation
- Heavy-duty door hardware with keyed lock
- Steel sill plate at the double-door threshold — eliminates wood rot at the most water-vulnerable point
- (2) large 30″×40″ single-hung side-wall windows — maximum daylight and cross-ventilation
- Removable window screens on all operable windows
- Decorative shutters available in a choice of 10 colors
Siding & Color Options
- LP SmartSide Vertical Panel — engineered wood, impact and moisture resistant
- Roseburg DuraTemp Wood Siding — traditional wood aesthetic, primed and ready to finish
- LP SmartSide Board & Batten — classic vertical profile with deep shadow lines
- American Lumber Pine Tongue & Groove — natural pine character, authentic Appalachian feel
- Georgia-Pacific Forest Ridge Vinyl Lap — zero-maintenance, color-through construction
- LP SmartSide Lap Siding — horizontal profile, premium engineered wood
- 27 vinyl color options — broadest selection available in the Greater Cincinnati market Most in the Industry
Finish, Delivery & Site Process
- 100% built on-site — requires only 3′ gate access, no crane, no flatbed delivery, no lawn damage
- Exterior fully primed and ready for owner-applied final finish — or BlackRidge can complete as an optional service
- No prefab panels. No factory shortcuts. Every component measured, cut, and assembled on your property by the BlackRidge crew
- Separate manufacturer warranties may apply to select materials such as shingles or siding where applicable
The BlackRidge Standard — What Sets Us Apart
Three features on this list are not industry standard — they are BlackRidge standard. The 10-mil moisture barrier beneath every beam, the ½″ pressure-treated wall sheathing installed under every siding type, and hurricane ties on every rafter connection are practices applied on every build at every price point. Most competitors omit all three. We include them because a structure warranted for 30 years must be built for 30 years from the ground up.