We’ve been working on a beautiful Latewood Post and Beam construction project for a couple’s lake front property in Northern Ontario! The logs for this home have been individually chosen and hand fallen through a process called “Selective Harvesting” to ensure future forest growth, sustaining the environment for wildlife.
DetailsCascade 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
DetailsBuild a log home or timber home? – that is the question! Trying to decide 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! Timber Frame construction is similar to ‘Post and Beam’ where logs are used except: With…
Details‘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. This method of construction…
DetailsHere are a few pictures of the Cascade Handcrafted Team working on the LateWood project for New Jersey, we are currently washing the logs and locking in the first course.
DetailsThere are many ways you can compliment the beauty and uniqueness of a log home. To make it cozy or elegant – A log home or log cabin is certainly flexible when it comes to log home decor. Rustic is always a sure win when it come to log home decor – keeping the look…
DetailsWe’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.
DetailsThis uniquely stunning home was built for an equally unique family in Wyoming, it was built using 15-17- 20″ average Western Red Cedar with a “Latewood Finish”. The Latewood finish is very much different than the traditional drawknife finish that most everyone associates log homes with. Latewood refers to the winter growth of the tree…
DetailsChristmas Log Craft Ideas That time of year is approaching fast! Here’s a few ideas that can give your home that rustic look and that super cozy feeling! Easy? YES! All you need is a few logs, some paint, material, and some tools to do the job. Take a look at these fabulous ideas. All…
DetailsThe Log and Timber Home Show is a unique opportunity for you to gather information for your dream home project. Meet with experienced log and timber home companies and builders, bring your plans and ideas and share them with designers and architects, and attend FREE informative workshops scheduled throughout the show hours! Everything you need…
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