A Repair May Be Enough
- One rotted post or beam end
- Damage limited to a single bay
- A porch column that has settled
- Surrounding framing still sound
Additions · Porches & pavilions · Structural repair
Framing Contractor Serving Western North Carolina & Northeast Tennessee
New structures, additions, porches, and structural repair from Maple Ridge Builders. The framing sets the shape of the finished work and carries it long after the last board goes on. Get a clear plan and a free estimate.
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Why keep reading
Framing That Gets the Structure Right First
Additions · Porches · Pavilions · RepairsFraming decides the lines of a finished space and how it holds up over time. Whether the work is a new structure, an addition, or a repair to something that has shifted, Maple Ridge Builders starts by looking at what is there, what it is carrying, and what the finished result needs to do. Then the scope goes in writing before the first cut.
Compare the options
Framing Services
Three kinds of structural work. Tap a card to see what each one covers.
01 / Framing option
New Structures & Additions
Framing for added space or a standalone structure, planned around how it connects to the existing home.
01 / New Structures & Additions
Where framing starts
- Floor systemsJoists, beams, and the subfloor that sits on them.
- Wall framingStuds, headers, and the rough openings for doors.
- Roof framingRafters or trusses, and the sheathing over them.
02 / Framing option
Structural Repair & Rebuild
Posts, beams, and joists that have weathered, settled, or been damaged, repaired with the load in mind.
02 / Structural Repair & Rebuild
What gets replaced
- Posts & columnsThe uprights carrying a porch roof or a beam.
- Beams & headersThe horizontal members spanning an opening.
- Joists & subfloorFloor framing and the sheathing where rot has reached it.
03 / Framing option
Porches, Pavilions & Outbuildings
Covered structures where the framing stays visible, so spans, braces, and connections are finish work.
03 / Porches, Pavilions & Outbuildings
Framing left visible
- Post & beamHeavy timber members left exposed rather than covered.
- Knee bracesAngled timbers between post and beam at the corner.
- Exposed raftersRafters and tongue-and-groove decking seen from below.
Repair or rebuild
Does the Structure Need Repair or a Rebuild?
Framing problems usually announce themselves indirectly. Sometimes a single post or beam is the answer; sometimes what is carrying the load has to be rethought. We look at the structure before recommending the right next step.
A Rebuild May Make More Sense
- A porch roof or floor that has started to sag
- Doors and windows that no longer close squarely
- Floors with give or bounce underfoot
- Rot across several posts and beams
- Framing exposed by roofing or siding work
- 12 Yearsof Combined Experience
- Fully InsuredCertificates on request
- Local to the MountainsWestern NC & Northeast TN
Porches & pavilions
Open-Span Structures Built to Be Seen
On a pavilion, a covered porch, or an open ceiling, the framing is what you look at every day. Maple Ridge Builders frames these structures so the timber, the braces, and the connections read as finish work.
Post sizes, brace angles, and how the joints are cut all show, and they are not easy to change afterward. We’ll talk through those details before they are built, and your proposal will describe the structure that is going up.
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Before & After
Drag the handle. The same home, before and after the work.
What to expect
What to Expect
Four clear steps.
One conversation to get started.
- 01
Free Estimate
Tell us about the project and we’ll schedule a time to take a look.
- 02
Clear Scope & Options
We’ll go over the work, the options, and what makes sense for the project.
- 03
Professional Installation
The work is completed according to the agreed scope.
- 04
Final Review & Cleanup
We finish the project, clean the work area, and review the completed work with you.
Warranty & protection
Quality Work, Backed by Real Protection.
Maple Ridge Builders brings 12 years of combined construction experience and stands behind its work with warranty coverage and a fully insured team.
12 Years of Combined Experience · Fully Insured
Workmanship Warranty
Maple Ridge Builders provides a workmanship warranty on qualifying projects. Written coverage details and terms are provided with your project.
Written Scope Before Work Begins
Ask for the scope in writing before work begins, including what is included, what is not, and how changes discovered mid-project will be handled.
Fully Insured
Maple Ridge Builders is fully insured, giving homeowners added protection throughout the project. Current certificates are available on request.
Our service area
Framing Across Western North Carolina & Northeast Tennessee.
Additions, porches, pavilions, and structural repair for homes in the mountain communities we serve.
Northeast Tennessee
Mountain communities we serve
Free estimates available across our service area.
Need work outside these cities? Contact us to confirm availability.
Your next step
Get a free framing estimate.
Tell us a little about your project. It takes less than a minute, and someone from Maple Ridge Builders will follow up directly.
- No signup requiredFour quick questions. Nothing to create or log into.
- Takes less than a minuteTell us the project, location, timing, and best way to reach you.
- Talk directly with our teamNo call center or lead broker.
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Answer a few quick questions and we’ll know what you need.
Frequently asked questions
Framing questions, answered.
Have something else in mind? Let’s talk about your project.
What kind of framing work do you take on?
Residential framing: additions and new structures, porches, pavilions and outbuildings, and structural repair to existing framing. We work on homes, not commercial buildings.
Can you repair framing that has rotted or shifted?
Yes. Weathered posts, beams, and joists are common on older exterior structures. We look at what is carrying the load and discuss what the repair involves before committing to a scope, so you know whether a targeted repair or a larger rebuild is the sound choice.
Do you build additions?
We take on framing for residential additions. The right starting point is a conversation about what you are adding, how it connects to the existing structure, and what the project involves from foundation to roof.
Will the framing be visible when the work is finished?
On a pavilion or covered porch it often is, and those details are worth deciding together in advance. On enclosed work it is usually covered by finished surfaces, but the structure still decides how straight and solid the finished space feels.
Can framing be part of a roofing or siding project?
Yes. Framing is often connected to exterior work, especially where damage is found once existing materials come off. The estimate will be clear about what framing is included and how changes found mid-project will be handled.
Do you offer free framing estimates?
Yes. Use the form on this page or call (828) 989-7729. We’ll look at the structure with you and put a written scope together.
Your structure. Your next step.
Need Help With a Structure?
Tell us what you’re seeing, what you’re adding, or what has started to give. We’ll help you figure out the next step.
Get a Free Estimate (828) 989-7729