Benefits of Using Fire-Retardant Treated Wood
Wood has been the main construction material of choice for thousands of years. Sturdy, visually appealing and readily available, it’s no wonder architects and builders love to craft...
Wood has been the main construction material of choice for thousands of years. Sturdy, visually appealing and readily available, it’s no wonder architects and builders love to craft...
When it comes to deciding on whether to choose a pre-stained cedar siding or decking for their project, many people often prefer decking based on up-front costs alone. This...
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...
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...
Longhouse Forest Products has been awarded Manufacturer/Supplier of the Year by the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) for the second year in a row. “We are very excited and...
Cedar trees grow lush and large on Vancouver Island, where visitors come from all over the world to enjoy their natural beauty. Undoubtedly, the smell of an old growth...
Suggested uses, difference, and reasons why each are needed for different projects (ex. can a softwood be used as building materials?)
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...
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...
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. ...