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Oct
Cedar 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.
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25SepRead MoreWood / Timber / Lumber as a Construction Material
Wood has been used as a building material for thousands of years, being second only to stone in terms of its rich and storied history in the world of...
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...
06JunRead MoreNet Zero Houses
Here on the West Coast of British Columbia, and indeed worldwide, sustainability and environmental protection are top of mind with eco-conscious builders and homeowners. Certainly, many of us strive...
04JunRead MoreNew Height Restrictions for Wooden Structures 2
Timber buildings have been around for centuries. Thankfully, over time, code restrictions have been revised and changed, with concerns of fire safety topmost in many architects’ and builders’ minds. ...
23MayRead MoreLonghouse Receives ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ Award
Family owned and operated Longhouse Specialty Forest Products, located in Parksville, BC, was recently honoured with the title of ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ by the Vancouver Island Construction Association....
23MayRead MoreNew Height Restrictions for Wooden Structures
Timber buildings have been around for centuries. Thankfully, over time, code restrictions have been revised and changed, with concerns of fire safety topmost in many architects’ and builders’ minds. ...
03MayRead More12 Outdoor Decks from Around the World
Designing a deck distinct from identical, cookie-cutter ones around you is a visionary’s dream. And certainly, creating an outdoor living space with worldly charm can be seamlessly tied into...
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Manufacturer of the Year
Longhouse is happy to announce that it recently won the award for Manufacturer of the Year. Longhouse received the award from the Vancouver Construction Association. There were many factors...
23JanRead MoreHow and Why Cedar Siding is Environmentally Friendly
The appealing qualities of Western Red and Yellow Cedar siding are well-known to architects, engineers, and homeowners. Aesthetically pleasing in its natural state, consumers desire it for this quality...