Building with Nature
Log homes built in BC are special. They remind us of the woods and the care that goes into making them. They’re not just houses; they’re a way to live close to nature.
What is Latewood?
What is Latewood? Latewood refers to the winter growth of the tree where by using high pressure water we remove the bark and inner cambium layer exposing and preserving the inherent surface which is full of character and unique contour that most would never have believed existed. The result of harvesting a Western Red cedar…
The Benefits of Western Red Cedar
Not only does it have a stunning beauty, the many benefits of Western Red Cedar include that it’s a highly revered, durable wood is naturally resistant to rot, decay and insect attacks. Almost anything you build with it will last longer and require less maintenance.
Piece en Piece
This is the project we are currently working on in Washington State. It’s unique in that the traditional cross corners have been replaced by large cedar flared posts. The house is designed to be non-settling to minimize any shrinkage.
National Log Cabin Day – June 25th, 2023
When is National Log Cabin Day? Always the last Sunday in June!
This holiday is a Movable Holiday because it falls on a different date each year- Some organizations celebrate this holiday on June 25 while others reconize the last Sunday in June.
New Mexico Log Home Project
The northwestern quadrant of New Mexico is dominated by the Colorado Plateau, characterized by unique volcanic formations, dry grasslands and shrub-lands, open pinyon-juniper woodland, and mountain forests. The Chihuahuan Desert, which is the largest in North America, extends through the south. This beautiful landscape is going to be the destination for the log home we’re currently building up at the log yard.
Let’s talk about the mighty Douglas-fir
This locally grown timber is one of the strongest available woods. Good for structural elements such as floor and roof beams.
Douglas-fir is a species primarily found in British Columbia and along the west coast and actually crosses into Alberta in only a few places, such as passes like the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) Crowsnest Pass. The tree has a thick burly bark, making it fairly fire tolerant.
Cascade Log Sorting
When it comes to choosing logs to build a beautiful log home or timber frame home, we only use premium-quality logs. Finding the right logs for certain designs can be a bit tricky as you have to take into consideration the size of the log home or cabin, the features, and the design and incorporate specific-sized logs to complete the project.
Selective Harvesting
Cascade Handcrafted Log Homes worked with this private property owner to selectively harvest and clean up some windfall after our bout of BC’s fall and early spring windstorms. Selective harvesting the western red cedar trees allows the light to shine through and give the undergrowth and new trees a chance to thrive
Build A Log Home or A Timber Frame Home?
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…