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Jul
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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19JunRead More7 Most Common Decking Mistakes Homeowners Make and How to Avoid Them
As the weather warms and spring finally begins to creep into your community, it’s time to get outside and take advantage of the beautiful weather. What better way than...
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...
05JanRead MoreWhen Should You Replace Your Cedar Shingles?
Cedar roofs are a stunning feature of many West Coast homes. Cedar shingles are durable and can last decades if well-maintained. In fact, one of the cost-effective benefits...
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..
12NovRead MoreAdvantages of Building with Cedar
Professionals in the construction industry choose cedar wood as their building material of choice for several reasons. Not only is it breathtakingly beautiful in the home, but cedar blends...
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...