Summer is here and outdoor living is slightly different this year. With our governments urging us to physical distance and...
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Customization is Key
By Admin
/ June 12, 2020
Innovative home builders and designers are motivated to create a distinctive design that optimizes energy efficiency and style. Planning a...
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Elegant Accents
By Admin
/ May 1, 2020
Cedar trees are inherently beautiful and grow abundantly on BC’s West Coast. While undeniably a versatile softwood for modern building...
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From Coast to Coast
By Admin
/ April 10, 2020
From Coast to Coast Cedar trees grow lush and large on Vancouver Island, where visitors come from all over...
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Warm Up this Winter
By Tara Panrucker
/ December 10, 2019
Scroll anywhere through social media and you’re likely to see cozy photos of log cabins nestled amidst stunning natural backdrops....
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Deck the Home
By Tara Panrucker
/ November 7, 2019
Most islanders take advantage of their outdoor space as much as possible year-round. Instead of viewing the deck as a...
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Cedar Versus Birch—Who Will Win?
By Tara Panrucker
/ October 10, 2019
Choosing between a softwood and a hardwood can be tough when you’re not aware of the properties of all the...
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WOOD / TIMBER / LUMBER AS A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
By Admin
/ September 25, 2019
Article Courtesy of Understand Building Construction Wood has been used as a building material for thousands of years, being second...
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Ten Benefits of a Cedar Deck
By Admin
/ August 12, 2019
The major ingredient of building a new deck is deciding which decking material to use. While every building material has...
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The Advantages of Fire Treated Wood
By Admin
/ July 9, 2019
When it comes time to decide what type of material to build with, architects and homebuilders often choose wood mainly...
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The Importance of LEED Certification
By Admin
/ June 20, 2019
Building costs are high and affordable housing is a challenge in many areas of our cities and towns. For obvious...
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Net Zero Houses
By Admin
/ June 6, 2019
Here on the West Coast of British Columbia, and indeed worldwide, sustainability and environmental protection are top of mind with...
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New Height Restrictions for Wooden Structures
By Admin
/ June 4, 2019
Timber buildings have been around for centuries. Thankfully, over time, code restrictions have been revised and changed, with concerns of...
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Longhouse Receives ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ Award
By Admin
/ May 23, 2019
Family owned and operated Longhouse Specialty Forest Products, located in Parksville, BC, was recently honoured with the title of ‘Manufacturer...
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New Height Restrictions for Wooden Structures
By Admin
/ May 23, 2019
Timber buildings have been around for centuries. Thankfully, over time, code restrictions have been revised and changed, with concerns of...
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12 Outdoor Decks from Around the World
By Admin
/ May 3, 2019
Designing a deck distinct from identical, cookie-cutter ones around you is a visionary’s dream. And certainly, creating an outdoor living...
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Manufacturer of the Year
By Admin
/ April 25, 2019
Longhouse is happy to announce that it recently won the award for Manufacturer of the Year. Longhouse received the award...
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How to Achieve a Modern House Design
By Chris
/ April 19, 2019
Our homes are our safe havens shared with loved ones, and beautiful modern home design is something many homeowners aspire...
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How to Design a Luxurious Outdoor Deck
By Chris
/ April 3, 2019
The days are longer with increased daylight and now is the time to begin planning your outdoor living space and...
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7 Styles of Cedar Siding
By Chris
/ March 11, 2019
The straight grain in Cedar makes it a very stable wood when turned into siding. Being slightly harder than other...
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