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Mass 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...
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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...
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...
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,...
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...
16JanRead MoreWhat Will 2020 Bring?
Regardless of the unfortunate mill closures across BC in 2019, we’re heading into an exciting new decade in the forestry industry. Longhouse Specialty Forest Products remains positive and dedicated...
10OctRead MoreCedar Versus Birch—Who Will Win?
Choosing between a softwood and a hardwood can be tough when you’re not aware of the properties of all the different types of wood.