For decades, the possibility was tantalizing: Steven and Becky Rothenberger had dreamed of designing their own log and timber hybrid home since their early 20s. Thirty-two years later, having secured three perfect acres in Pennsylvania, they were finally ready.
But first, like any site, it needed to be primed. Luckily, the Rothenbergers knew just the guy for the job — and he was close to home. Seth Rothenberger, one of the couple’s two sons and owner of nearby SR Excavating, Inc., stepped up to tackle the sitework, excavation, installation of septic and propane systems and tanks, trenching for electrical wiring, driveway cut, backfill, final grading and more.
As a young business owner — and someone who would get to enjoy future family gatherings at this forever home — Seth was…