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Jul
Signs You Need to Replace Your Home’s Siding
Your siding is one of the most important pieces of your home’s exterior. Not only does it protect your home from the elements, but it also provides your home...
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12JulRead MoreBest 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...
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...
21DecRead MoreThe Advantages of Fire Retardant Treated Wood
When it comes time to decide what type of material to build with, architects and homebuilders often choose wood mainly because of its aesthetically pleasing look and adaptability...
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..
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...
09SepRead MoreBuilding Trends for Fall 2021
This year has seen major changes take place in almost all aspects of our lives, and the home building industry is no exception. Along with rapid changes in the...
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...