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…
We’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.
Our preferred and most popular timber with clients is the stunning Western Redcedar. The latin name Thuja plicata, is commonly called Western or Pacific redcedar, giant or western arborvitae, giant cedar, or shinglewood, is a species of Thuja, an evergreen coniferous tree in the cypress family Cupressaceae native to western North America.
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.
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.
