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Best Wood Siding Options: 7 Types to Choose From
When it comes time to replace the siding on your home, you have many options. One of the most popular choices is wood siding. Wood has been used for...
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11JanRead MoreWood: An Ideal Material For Landscaping in 2022
Wood has been a mainstay in landscaped gardens for centuries. Often used to outline borders and create raised beds, wood provides structure in the garden and a framework...
14DecRead MoreThe Longhouse Difference
As a family-owned company since 1985, at Longhouse Specialty Forest Products we’re proud to be deeply embedded in the Parksville and wider Vancouver Island community. As long-time Vancouver...
16NovRead MoreGetting Your Cedar Siding Ready for Winter
Builders and homeowners continue choosing cedar siding for new builds. Cedar’s awe-inspiring..
25OctRead MoreThe Importance of LEED Certification
With the housing market seemingly hotter than ever in recent months, many homes on the market are being sold at high prices. This has kickstarted a strong push in...
12OctRead MoreMass Timber Building Construction in B.C.
Mass timber buildings are increasing in size, height and complexity both in British Columbia and across the world. Advancements in wood products and construction are helping to build more...
23SepRead MoreDesigning a Modern Home
Our homes are our safe havens shared with loved ones, and beautiful modern home design is something many homeowners aspire to attain. Trends come and go but modern design...
17AugRead MorePreparing Your Deck For Fall & Winter
As we slowly pass through the dog days of August, fall and its wetter, colder weather is just around the corner here on the West Coast. The fall season...
04AugRead More7 Styles of Cedar Siding
The straight grain in Cedar makes it a very stable wood when turned into siding. Being slightly harder than other softwoods, Cedar comes with a host of benefits when...
29JulRead MoreSiding: Hardie Board vs Cedar Plank
Choosing which type of siding to use for your home can be a difficult decision. Siding prices are constantly fluctuating, making it difficult to know if one material is...