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How to Extend Deck Season
Nothing beats deck season, but here in Canada it tends to be short and sweet. Spring typically arrives too late and Winter too early. So how do you...
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26MarRead MoreFrom Coast to Coast
Cedar trees grow lush and large on Vancouver Island, where visitors come from all over the world to enjoy their natural beauty. Undoubtedly, the smell of an old growth...
25MarRead MoreElegant Accents
Cedar trees are inherently beautiful and grow abundantly on BC’s West Coast. While undeniably a versatile softwood for modern building and renovations, there are countless ways cedar wood is...
22MarRead MoreCedar Wood Spring Projects
Spring has sprung and the time has come for some fun and doable DIY cedar projects! Cedar wood not only adds warmth and natural beauty to your surroundings, but...
04MarRead MoreWhat to Know About Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Homes
The building industry leaves a major impact on our environment and resources. Fortunately, standards are being raised to provide more sustainable, less harmful building initiatives. For example, construction methods...
04FebRead MoreHardwood vs. Softwood
Suggested uses, difference, and reasons why each are needed for different projects (ex. can a softwood be used as building materials?)
16JanRead MoreWhat Will 2020 Bring?
Regardless of the unfortunate mill closures across BC in 2019, we’re heading into an exciting new decade in the forestry industry. Longhouse Specialty Forest Products remains positive and dedicated...
07NovRead MoreDeck the Home
Most islanders take advantage of their outdoor space as much as possible year-round. Instead of viewing the deck as a separate entity.
10OctRead MoreCedar Versus Birch—Who Will Win?
Choosing between a softwood and a hardwood can be tough when you’re not aware of the properties of all the different types of wood.
25SepRead MoreWood / Timber / Lumber as a Construction Material
Wood has been used as a building material for thousands of years, being second only to stone in terms of its rich and storied history in the world of...