Beauty & Durability of Cedar For Your Custom Log Home

Why Choose Cedar Over Pine

Of all the log home material options, northern white cedar is clearly the best for its low-maintenance, insulating properties, low shrinkage, and long-lasting beauty.

Northern White Cedar vs. Pine

Northern White Cedar
  • No settling, warping or checking problems because of lowest shrinkage of all wood species.
  • Highest R value of all wood species, almost 30% higher than red cedar & pine.
  • Chemical free. A healthy home and no lifelong chemical maintenance programs required.
  • Naturally resistant to insects due to resins in wood.
  • Extremely decay resistant. Closed cell structure, like cork, will not absorb water allowing no mold or fungus growth inside logs.
  • Beautiful grain surface appearance due to slow growth (up to 175 years) resulting in numerous tight growth rings.
Pine
  • Excessive settling, warping and checking (cracking) due to high rate of shrinkage.
  • Lower R-values.
  • Chemically treated logs require lifelong chemical maintenance program.
  • Chemical “out-gassing” into living environment due to dip treated logs.
  • Mold and fungus grow inside logs resulting in decay due to open cell structure which can absorb water.
  • Low grain and excessively large knots because of fast growth.

Interior

No other log home material can compare to the rustic, yet elegantv look and feel of a northern white cedar log home. The beautiful golden hue creates a warm and bright interior.

Durability

Northern white cedar is a strong, stable wood that grows slow and straight with a “closed cell” structure that does not absorb water. With cedar you avoid the serious problems of shrinking, settling, twisting and checking problems that occur with pine logs.

Natural Resistance

When you choose to build with northern white cedar you’ll enjoy life-long benefits of a wood that is naturally resistant to mold, mildew, insects and weathering. This eliminates the need for chemical preservatives and insecticides required of pine logs.

Insulating

A cedar log home always feels warm to the touch on the inside and offers the highest insulating R-value of all wood options. Our solid log walls have a double tongue and groove fit to keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

Affordability

We purchase our northern white cedar logs directly from mills we know and trust in Upper Michigan and Canada to cut out the middlemen and deliver wholesale pricing to you. Our experienced amish craftsmen save you money on the construction of your dream home.

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