Shackelford Fine Building is a pursuit of excellence. We strive to build by hand and by heart and to build homes that inspire.
Performance General Contracting
We are a licensed general contractor in Tennessee and North Carolina. New construction, historic remodels, ADUs, green houses.. anything we can build with creativity, craftsmanship, and excellence interests us. But apart from the skill to build we have learned that being a general contractor is about relationships. It is about having long lasting relationships with trades people and specialty contractors, and being able to bring those relationships to bare on a project for the best outcomes. We’ve had the honor of working with some of the best subs in Chattanooga. From eccentric carpenters and woodworkers, to family run plumbing and electric companies, to large multi generation HVAC businesses, we know the right people for your job, your aesthetic and your budget.
Timber Framing and historical carpentry
Our favorite days are when we can sharpen a pencil, unsheathe a chisel, and work in silent reverie turning wood into shelter. Timber framing and historical carpentry are some of our favorite work. Historic carpentry unites us with our past, it connects us to the builders who came before, and through their knowledge and tools we commune with humanity and earth.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Sustainability is with us every step of the way. It is the backdrop on which this craft is played out. It is a combination of attention to detail, responsible usage of materials, and cutting edge technology to create the most efficient and healthy homes possible. What does that mean in practice? It means to use materials that are renewable and natural like wood and plaster. It means to minimize petroleum products that poison us and the environment. It means to build airtight building envelopes and use highly insulative materials. It means to heat and cool a home with as little energy as possible. It means to make the air healthy, free of VOC’s and bring in clean air to breath. It means to manage water and vapor to avoid mold and rot. It means everything.
People
People. The client, the worker, the business. All of our health, happiness and wellbeing are essential to our work. We love our work. Our clients love our work. And anything that does not honor this relationship with people does not belong.
Planet
It’s not enough to try not to damage it, or to just tread lightly, we must set our goals and our creative energy to nourishing the planet back to good health just as it has nourished us.
Profit
What represents profit better than bread? Profit is the original business motivation and it remains essential to the work. We want o make a great living, put food on the table, see our employees have homes, have the best tools, go on vacations, and living rich and full lives