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Sep
How to Inspect and Maintain Your Cedar Exteriors This Fall
As autumn paints the landscape with its warm hues and crisp breezes, it’s time to turn our attention to an essential task this season necessitates – inspecting and maintaining...
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16AprRead MoreMaintaining and Restoring Custom-cut wood products: Expert Tips from Longhouse Cedar
As a leading expert in the field, we understand how much impact custom-cut wood can have on your home or space in terms of aesthetics. This is why we...
11FebRead More10 Things You Need to Know Before Staining Your Cedar
Cedar is a popular choice for many people because it can be easily stained with a wide range of colors. However, before you stain your cedar, you need to...
11DecRead MoreAlternatives to Western Red Cedar: Which Woods Perform Equally Well?
Western red cedar is the most common wood used to construct boats and log cabins. Due to its attractive appearance and availability, it is also a popular wood used...
25NovRead MoreCedar Siding vs. Vinyl: The Ultimate Solution for Your Home
Vinyl is a simple, affordable, and attractive exterior option for your home. But because of its toughness and beauty, cedar siding is becoming increasingly popular among homeowners. This article...
21OctRead MoreThe Best Green Siding Options
Did you know that 20 metric tons of carbon dioxide are emitted annually by the typical American home? That’s a lot of greenhouse gases! Add to this the fact...
13OctRead MoreHow to Prevent Your Cedar Exteriors From Warping
Cedar is one of the most versatile and eco-friendly building materials. It is used in everything from boats to walls and is known for its natural resistance to rot....
05OctRead MoreCedar Decking vs. Composite Decking
Installing a new deck or upgrading an old one can be a very fulfilling prospect. Not only does it beautify your property, but it also increases the value and...
19AugRead MoreUltimate Guide to Building a Cedar Deck
Whether during summer or any other period, lounging outdoors comes with a therapeutic feeling. Sitting on a reclining chair on your deck and watching your neighborhood in the evening...
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...