Log homes are uniquely designed to withstand nature’s toughest conditions, making them ideal for extreme climates. Whether nestled in snowy mountain regions or standing strong in humid coastal environments, these homes offer durability, insulation, and resilience.
Today’s images are all about design inspiration, showcasing the beauty and strength of exposed logs. Beyond their structural integrity, these logs serve as a breathtaking architectural feature, blending rustic charm with refined elegance.
Selecting the right spot for your log cabin is a crucial step that influences both its practicality and charm. A well-chosen site enhances comfort, efficiency, and longevity while allowing the cabin to blend seamlessly with its surroundings.
Trusses play a crucial role in log home construction, providing both structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. Each type of truss serves a specific function while enhancing the overall design of the home.
Boring bugs, including cedar bark beetles and western cedar borers, are small but impactful pests commonly found in western red cedar trees. These insects burrow into the wood, carving intricate tunnels and galleries as they go. While their activity is destructive to the tree, it also leaves behind captivating patterns, offering a visual record of their life cycle and movement.
The term “Quality Logs” goes beyond just aesthetics—it encompasses durability, thermal performance, maintenance, and resale value. Using high-quality logs ensures that a home not only looks stunning but also stands the test of time, offering excellent insulation and requiring minimal upkeep.
Post and Beam log homes are a popular building type that uses a number of vertical “posts” that support the roof’s weight via horizontal “beams.” The remaining walls are built with skillfully handcrafted logs that fit together once the house’s frame is in place.
We offer many different construction styles to create your unique, stunning log home! How your home is assembled influences its engineering, finishing, and maintenance expectations. At Cascade Handcrafted Log Homes we build a log home that will serve for centuries, with good design and proper maintenance.
We are building this beautiful Post and Beam Latewood cabin, which is destined for Lake Kawartha in Northern Ontario. The design is unique in shape as it resembles more of a diamond than your traditional square or rectangle
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.
