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Sep
The Best Timber for Outdoor Use: Garden Furniture, Benches, Tables & More
If you plan on lounging on your terrace or literally doing anything outdoors, you’ll need a few pieces of furniture. While it’s easy to just grab any wooden chair...
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26AugRead MoreHow to Remove Wood Stain from Cedar Siding
One of the best finishes for cedar siding is applying wood stain. Besides being shiny and transparent, wood stain protects cedar siding from weathering. But you can only enjoy...
12JulRead MoreBest Wood Siding Options: 7 Types to Choose From
When it comes time to replace the siding on your home, you have many options. One of the most popular choices is wood siding. Wood has been used for...
04JulRead MoreSoffit and Fascia: What They Are and Why They’re Important For Your Home
Your home is an investment, and it’s important to ensure that you’re doing everything possible to protect that investment. For most homeowners, the big and prominent features of their...
11JanRead MoreWood: An Ideal Material For Landscaping in 2022
Wood has been a mainstay in landscaped gardens for centuries. Often used to outline borders and create raised beds, wood provides structure in the garden and a framework...
05JanRead MoreWhen Should You Replace Your Cedar Shingles?
Cedar roofs are a stunning feature of many West Coast homes. Cedar shingles are durable and can last decades if well-maintained. In fact, one of the cost-effective benefits...
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The 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..
12NovRead MoreAdvantages of Building with Cedar
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...
02NovRead MoreCustomize Your Home for Winter
As the long winter nights draw in, homeowners across Vancouver Island are preparing their homes for the prospect of spending more time indoors over the coming months. Now is...