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.
Whether you’re looking to build a country cottage, retirement getaway, your dream home, or a commercial venture such as a hunting lodge or luxury retreat center, Cascade Handcrafted Log Homes will work with you to build eco-friendly, energy efficient log homes that will stand beautiful and strong for generations.
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.
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
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…
