Winter Harvesting and the Beauty of Latewood Finishes
Walking through the forest in winter, the snow makes the search peaceful, but it also highlights the natural beauty of each tree.
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Log Homes – Porte Cochère
Let’s explore the elegant charm of the Porte Cochère (pronounced /ˌpôrt kōˈSHer/), a stunning architectural feature that enhances both functionality and curb appeal.
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Imagine Celebrating Next Christmas In Your Own Handcrafted Log Home
Picture this: a crackling fire warming your handcrafted stone hearth, the scent of fresh pine drifting from a towering Christmas tree nestled beside your spiral log staircase. Snow falls gently outside as your family gathers in cozy flannel, mugs of cocoa in hand, laughter echoing through the timber beams.
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How Log Home Builders Choose the Perfect Logs
Building a handcrafted log home is more than stacking wood. It’s a careful process that blends design, nature, and craftsmanship. At Cascade Handcrafted, every log is chosen with purpose. From the forest to the frame, each piece plays a role in creating a home that’s strong, beautiful, and built to last.
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Preserving the Beauty of Your Log Home with the Right Treatments
There’s something timeless and grounding about a handcrafted log home—its warmth, its texture, and the way it connects us to nature. But like any natural material, wood needs care to stay beautiful and strong. This Timber Tuesday, we’re diving into the best treatments and stains to preserve your logs and protect your investment for generations to come.
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Celebrating the Spirit of the Lumberjack & Timber Sports
Every Tuesday, Cascade Handcrafted tips its hat to the legends of the forest with Timber Tuesday—a weekly celebration of timber sports, craftsmanship, and the rugged roots of Canadian logging culture.
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Bring the Outdoors In with Cascade Handcrafted Gazebos & Pavilions
Cascade Handcrafted is known for building stunning log and timber frame homes—but their gazebos and pavilions are just as impressive. These outdoor structures are more than just shade and shelter. They’re an extension of your home, designed to bring indoor comfort to outdoor living.
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Log Homes and Sustainability in BC Forests
British Columbia is home to some of the most beautiful forests in the world. These forests are not just scenic—they are also a key part of Canada’s efforts to fight climate change. One way people are helping the planet is by building log homes. You might be surprised to learn that log homes can actually leave a smaller carbon footprint than many modern houses.
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Timber Tattoos: The Unique Markings That Tell a Log’s Story
Every log has a story. You can see it in the lines, knots, and curves that run across its surface. At Cascade Handcrafted, we call these natural features timber tattoos. They are the marks left behind by time, weather, and growth—and they make each log one-of-a-kind.
Some logs have deep grooves where branches once grew. Others show scars from wind, snow, or even lightning. These marks are not flaws. They are signs of strength. They show how the tree stood tall through seasons of change.
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Designing a Log Home That Lives with the Elements
When it comes to building a log home, design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about harmony with nature. The placement, orientation, and structure of your home can dramatically influence how it feels, functions, and connects with its surroundings. It’s about crafting a space that breathes with the land, responds to the seasons, and enhances the natural beauty around it.
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