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Outdoor Space Ideas: Tips And Tricks To Optimize Your Yard
Are you looking for ways to optimize your outdoor space? Whether you have a small yard or a large one, you can do plenty of things to make the...
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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...
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...
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.
12AugRead MoreTen Benefits of a Cedar Deck
The major ingredient of building a new deck is deciding which decking material to use. While every building material has its pros and cons, you should ideally select the...