BC Logging History
When the first Europeans arrived on the Pacific Northwest Coast in the 18th century they encountered a magnificent rain forest, the result of favorable soil conditions and moisture-laden ocean winds.
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US to Canadian Exchange on Log Homes
Cascade Handcrafted Log Homes has built log homes, lodges and cabins for many clients in the United States from Alaska to the Southern States. From cozy cabins with 500 to 1,500 sq. ft. floor plans to luxury lodges like Flying Horse Ranch in the Mountains of Colorado or Spyglass Lodge in Georgia.
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Building a Timber Frame Home
Timber Frame construction is similar to ‘Post and Beam’ except:
With Timber Frame, lumber that has been cut in a squared dimension (8″ x 8″ or 10″ x 10″ for example) is used instead of the roundness and unique shape of logs.
Log Home Kitchen Designs
Usually, when you enter a log cabin you are greeted by a rustic kitchen. It has all the necessities like cupboards and running water, fridge and stove – not many have dishwashers or microwaves!
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Traditional Log Homes
When most people typically envisage a log home, the tendency is to think of days gone past in the old west with an oil lamp shining in the window for light.
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Misconceptions About Log Homes
There are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings about the longevity and efficiency of a handcrafted log home. The article below will “debunk” some of those statements backed by research and a whole lot of experience.
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King and Queen Post Trusses
The design of your log or timber frame home depends largley on the truss systems when creating an open-concept, exposed log or timber design that are naturally beautiful.
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Log Cabins Under 600 Square Feet
Small log cabins are the embodiment of an escape paradise and are gaining more and more recognition. Although they are small and cozy, they sure can be comfortable, and meet all of your requirements as a vacation home or guest house.
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Log Home and Cabin Design
Log home or log cabin design incorporates all things required in planning for the log structure. It means creating your needs for the home and your list of wants, as far as the aesthetics go.
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The Impact Of Covid19 On Where People Choose To Live
Moving away from Covid. There’s been an incline on home owners living in the city, selling and moving to a more rural or even remote areas.
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