Bark House

Bark House (Highland Craftsmen, Inc.), with over 35 years of pioneering leadership in sustainable architectural materials, is a North Carolina-based design-manufacturer specializing in handcrafted, regenerative natural bark finishes. They provide a unique suite of interior and exterior wall coverings designed to connect individuals to the built environment, emphasizing artisanal quality and deep ecological responsibility for luxury residential and commercial applications. Headquartered in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, Bark House has built a reputation for inventing the specialized bark-grading process, utilizing historically discarded forestry waste to make professional-grade, raw nature accessible to elite architects and designers worldwide.

Specification Highlights:

• Comprehensive Sourcing & Portfolio: Includes the flagship exterior Poplar Bark Shingle Siding, handcrafted interior Poplar Bark Panel Wall Coverings, and specialized leathered bark panels in White Birch, Fire Cherry, and White Pine, alongside live-edge wood slabs and rustic mantels.

• Artisanal & Structural Engineering: Features a proprietary manufacturing and custom kiln-drying process that pre-straightens and squares the natural bark sheets under heavy weights without requiring chemical additives, ensuring structural integrity and preventing shrinking or cracking in diverse environments.

• High-Performance Durability: Utilizes naturally robust, insect-resistant, and maintenance-free raw bark that requires zero staining, painting, or sealing—offering proven exterior longevity designed to withstand heavy weather, wind, and sun exposure for decades.

• Sustainability & Certifications: Distinguishes itself as the world’s first and only manufacturer to earn the prestigious Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Platinum Product Certification, aligning with stringent LEED credit criteria, material reutilization, and a 100% locally sourced Appalachian supply chain.