(Spruce Pine, NC) North Carolina Department of Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry, along with officials from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) presented its distinguished Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) award to Highland Craftsmen Inc at the company’s manufacturing facility in Spruce Pine, NC.
A Guide for Business Leaders A Guide for Business Leaders As “Green” businesses grow and green-washing creates confusion for mainstream public, the need for organizations that evaluate and certify green businesses is growing. Problem is, how do you,the business leader choose which certifier to recommend to your organization’s board? This blog should help you start [...]
Lloyd Alter out of Toronto posts an article in the Design and Architecture section of Treehugger.com titled “Bark Shingles: If it Works For Trees, Why Not Houses.” Alter writes: “Humans only invented vinyl siding a few decades ago, but tree bark has been protecting trees for quite a while longer. Bark shingles were often used on Craftsman [...]
Bark House Shingle Specs With Highland Craftsmen Bark House® Shingles, you always have options. Bark House® Shingles come in three grades: Standard™ & Premium™ Grades for exterior use & Interior™ Grade for interior use Standard™ Grade Thickness: 1/2” minimum to 7/8” maximum Widths: 6” minimum to 4” maximum (Average Shingle width is 13” and wider) [...]
What does it mean to be… “The Original Manufacturer of Poplar Bark Shingles”? Marty on Manufacturing Before we began manufacturing poplar bark shingles, no-one had used this material extensively for 65 years. There was no bark company out there. There were few old timers left to consult. The techniques had all but been forgotten and [...]
Marty McCurry, Co-founder Marty doesn’t have or need a corner office-he’s happiest in the woods searching for new ideas and appreciating nature. Otherwise, he’s usually in the shop exploring the possibilities of a new found texture. His contribution to the company is following material from a pre-designed concept to the final refinement of a marketable [...]
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Bark House brand siding protects from insects, disease, storms and extreme temperatures. Bark laminates have multiple applications including interior paneling, wainscoting, doors and furniture. Our Massive Wooden Slabs are extraordinarily rare because they come from reclaimed trees that are indigenous to the East Coast. Rustic handrails are a wonderful accent and provide a signature piece [...]
