To build a log home or timber frame home? – that is the question! Deciding whether you’d like to build a log home or a timber frame home? They are both stunning, will last for decades and have numerous benefits! A Timber frame home has big pillars and beams linked with pegs or other ornate…
Cascade Handcrafted Log Homes supports an environmentally friendly approach by using a method of building that has been around for centuries. In addition to being environmentally friendly as far as the building goes, we also selectively harvest logs for the log homes we build to avoid any clear cutting. Selective harvesting ensures a perpetual growth…
Cascade Handcrafted Log Homes built a beautiful log shell for a client at our work yard in Chilliwack, British Columbia. After the home was complete we added a car port to finish off this stage of the project, which was inspected by the client before we dismantled the home, loaded it onto trailers and shipped it to Terrace, B.C.
Over a decade ago, Cascade Handcrafted Log Homes had the honor of building the Squiala First Nation Longhouse. These Warren Trusses were very unique in that they were to cover a total span of 100’ the clear span was 60’ with two 20’ wings. The 60’ clear span is an impressive structure, built with Douglas…
Full Scribe’ Log Homes refers to a method of fitting horizontal stacked logs to build a tight wall. Each log has a long groove hand cut into its underside, so it precisely and securely nests on the log below. The corners are interlocked with notching to provide a very secure structure.
Cascade Handcrafted Log Homes are built the beautiful 4 bedroom home with an attached full log garage and a large covered patio at the log yard in Chilliwack and now resides in Nevada.
Log home heating efficiency compared to a conventionally built home. Today’s goals for “net-zero by 2050” are an extremely important move by Governments across the nations to reduce the threat of climate change. This includes non carbon, or low footprint buildings that have a high level of energy efficiency. Handcrafted log home walls have comparable…
We’re getting set to build this gorgeous Western Red Cedar hybrid home for a wonderful family in New Jersey. Thanks to the RCM CAD design team in creating this unique plan.
