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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...
12AugRead MoreHow to Prepare Your Home’s Exterior for Fall
Knowing how to prepare your home’s exterior for fall is a great way to avoid certain stress that comes with the season. Fall is coming, and with it comes...
29JulRead MoreThe Many Benefits of a Cedar Shake Roof
Cedar shake shingles have long been popular for roofs, thanks to their durability and classic good looks. But what exactly are they? Cedar shake shingles are (usually) thin pieces...
21JulRead MoreSigns You Need to Replace Your Home’s Siding
Your siding is one of the most important pieces of your home’s exterior. Not only does it protect your home from the elements, but it also provides your home...
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...
05JunRead MoreOutdoor Space Ideas: Tips And Tricks To Optimize Your Yard
Are you looking for ways to optimize your outdoor space? Whether you have a small yard or a large one, you can do plenty of things to make the...
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...
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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...