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7 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...
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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...
23JulRead MoreThe Growing Popularity of Commercial Cedar Siding
Cedar Siding is often associated with use in residential homes due its durability, versatility and appearance, along with its warm tones, alluring scent and numerous other benefits. However,...
05JulRead MoreBenefits of Using Fire-Retardant Treated Wood
Wood has been the main construction material of choice for thousands of years. Sturdy, visually appealing and readily available, it’s no wonder architects and builders love to craft...
18JunRead MoreWhy You Should Use Cedar Shake for Siding
Nothing beats the beautiful rustic exterior of a home with Cedar shake siding. With so many newer more modern options many forget that unfinished Cedar wall shingles can easily...
28MayRead MoreHow Our Cedar Products Are Environmentally Sustainable
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...
14MayRead MoreLonghouse Forest Products Awarded Manufacturer/Supplier of the Year 2020 by the Vancouver Island Construction Association
Longhouse Forest Products has been awarded Manufacturer/Supplier of the Year by the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) for the second year in a row. “We are very excited and...
12AprRead MoreLonghouse Company & Industry Update
Nothing in our history has affected the construction industry like the ongoing pandemic. Frustrating disruptions in supply chains and the rapidly rising costs of construction materials have turned...
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...
