Timber Frame Porches in Bean Station, TN
Bean Station sits where US 11W meets US 25E near Cherokee Lake. We build covered timber porches and accents for lake and country homes here from our Rutledge shop, about 10 miles down the road.
Bean Station sits about 10 miles from Rutledge in Grainger County, right where US 11W and US 25E meet near the shores of Cherokee Lake. It is lake and country country, with homes that look out over the water and older farm places set back off the highways. Sunrise Builders 4 LLC builds timber frame porches and accents for Bean Station homeowners from our Rutledge shop, just down the road.
For a lot near the lake, a covered porch is the part of the house that gets used most. It shades the afternoon, catches the breeze off the water, and turns a plain entry into a place to sit and watch the lake come up. We build those porches here in Grainger County and bring the finished frame to your lot ready to raise.
Where the highways meet the lake
Bean Station grew up at the junction of US 11W and US 25E, with Cherokee Lake close on one side and the open country of Grainger County on the other. Homes here range from older places near the highway to newer builds with a view toward the water. A heavy timber porch suits both. On a lake home it extends the living space outside and frames the view; on a country place it gives the entry a warmer, more settled feel. We design the porch to the lot, the roofline, and the way the home faces the land and the lake.
Adding a porch to a lake or country home
A lot of Bean Station work is adding on rather than building new. We add covered front porches and back porches to existing brick, sided and log homes, tying the new roofline into the old and matching the timber stain to what is already there. The exposed beams, knee braces and open gables of a timber frame read well against both a lakeside wall of windows and a weathered country facade. Because we cut and stain in the shop, the raising stays clean even on a tight lot near the water.
How a Bean Station porch comes together
It starts with a call to the builder. We talk through your lot, whether you are on the lake or back off the highway, and the size and roof style you have in mind. We lay out the spans and joinery, cut and drill the timbers in the Rutledge shop, and stain them in the finish you choose. When the frame is ready, it goes to your prepared footings to be raised. You can plan your porch first with our Porch Planner to settle the roof style and size before we talk.
Good to know about lake and country lots
Lake and country lots around Bean Station come with their own considerations. Sloped lots near the water often need footings set for grade, and setbacks can shape how far a porch reaches. We will talk through site prep and access before the frame is cut, since timbers are heavy and tight lots need a plan for lifting and setting. We work by appointment and take on residential projects only, one at a time, so the builder is the one on the phone and on the lot.
A kit, a full build, or something in between
If you have a crew or want to raise the frame yourself, a precut, prestained kit brings the timber craft without handing over the whole build. The frame is shaped and stained in our shop and ready to go to your footings. If you want the builder on site from start to finish, a full build is the better fit. We will help you tell which one suits your lot, your help, and how hands on you want to be, and we will say so straight if a kit is not the right call for your situation.
Services in Bean Station
We build covered porches, kits, awnings and accents for Bean Station lake and country homes. Start with the service that matches your lot and your view.
Every frame cut and stained before it reaches your property.
Bean Station timber frame questions, answered
Is Bean Station within your service area?
Yes. Bean Station is in Grainger County, about 10 miles from our Rutledge shop, well inside our 40 mile service area. We build porches, kits and accents here regularly.
Can you add a porch to a home on Cherokee Lake?
We can. A covered timber porch is a natural fit for a lake home, and we design it to the view and the roofline. We will talk through the lot, the grade, and how the new roof ties in before we cut.
What roof styles can I choose for a Bean Station porch?
Gable, shed and hip roofs are the common choices. A gable porch fits a traditional lake home, a shed roof keeps a porch low against a taller wall, and a hip roof softens the lines on a bigger cover. Our Porch Planner lets you sketch the options before the call.
Do you cut the timbers on my lake lot?
No. We cut, drill and stain in the Rutledge shop so the frame arrives ready to raise. That keeps sawdust and stain off your lot, which matters even more on a tight lake property.
Can I buy just a precut kit for my Bean Station porch?
Yes. If you have a crew or want to raise it yourself, a precut, prestained kit gives you the timber frame ready for your footings. We lay out the joinery and stain it in the shop first.
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