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One of our goals is to help educate and provide resources to help you navigate building a custom log and timber home. Our blog has a number of additional articles, if you have any additional questions you can always reach out to us and we would be happy to help.
One of our goals is to help educate and provide resources to help you navigate building a custom log and timber home. Our blog has a number of additional articles, if you have any additional questions you can always reach out to us and we would be happy to help.
Getting Your Log Home Ready For Winter
Whether you live in a wet winter climate or a cold and snow blanketed one, your log home needs to be ready for the arrival and duration of old man winter. Proper maintenance [...]
4 Styles of Post and Beam Log Homes
There are many different styles and variations of log homes. Each builder has their own unique style and technique. The most popular home that Artisan Log Homes builds is post and beam. […]
Recap: International Log Builders Association Conference 2015
Every year the International Log Builders Association hosts a conference allowing builders, designers, inspectors, marketing companies and other professionals in the Industry to come together learn, network and share a few drinks. […]
Chateau Montebello: One of the Oldest Timber Structures in North America
We just came back from this year’s International Log Builders Conference. This year was the 42nd annual conference and was held at the Chateau Montebello – Montebello, Quebec, Canada. The Chateau Montebello is celebrating over [...]
The Advantages of BC Log Home Builders
One of the things that we enjoy most about building log homes is the amazing people we get to meet around the world. British Columbia (BC) is home to some of the world’s best log [...]
Feature Project: Building a Log Home in Italy
Over the years we have helped numerous homeowners build their dream log cabin or home. One project that stands out was one we call the “Italian Job”. Due to the high energy standards in Europe, [...]
5 Questions When Buying Raw Land to Build On
When it comes to building your dream home, more often than not you will be buying a new piece of raw land to build on. In some cases purchasing the raw land can be more [...]
What is a ridgepole?
A ridgepole is the horizontal log beam located at the highest peak of a log or timber home. This is the main beam that holds up the roof of the house and is typically the [...]
Top 5 DIY Home Builder Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
So you’re thinking about building your own dream home or cabin yourself! Every year we talk to a handful of people who want to build their home themselves and ask us for a bit of [...]