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Etchells said he knows many who will work with him constructing new homes here and elsewhere. He said there are over 25 people who are very enthusiastic about working with him. “I have wanted to design and build houses since I was 14,” he said.
He describes his house designs as functionally innovative homes, environmentally sound, designed and handcrafted. His model home, which is still under construction, is located on Piedmont Street in Washington. He calls it the “original Rappahannock mountain farm home.” It incorporates examples of the types of construction and details that Mr. Etchells is known for. He favors large roof overhangs, which he says keep the water off the house and also keeps it cooler in the summer.
The model home is constructed of large timbers and has a stone foundation and fireplace. Rappahannock resident Sean Marsh built the foundation, the firebox for the fireplace and did the brickwork for the addition. He said he likes working with Mr. Etchells and believes he is one of the best timber framers he has seen. “He has a real passion for his work,” said Mr. Marsh, and really takes care of his tools.
Sam Dwyer sawed and milled flooring for the model home. Some of it is made from 32 foot long, 2-inch thick wood. Chris Bird sawed the white oak logs for the home. White oak, said Mr. Etchells, has superior durability and is resistant to insects.
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