Cedar Log of Montana' uses the finest materials in its log homes including the finest species of wood available, especially the incomparable Western Red Cedar.

WESTERN RED CEDAR

Whether finished or rough, western red cedar is the most beautiful wood on earth with a smooth grain, elegant finish, and an unforgettable fragrance that will last forever. Moreover, western red cedar is plentiful in supply.

Western red cedar also has many features that contribute to a durable home as well. Walls need only be 3 to 4 inches thick due to the wood's porosity. Heat retention and reflection of heat back into the living space is high due to the wood's natural porosity. Cedar is very stable in a wall system and aesthetically pleasing with colors available from reddish pink to white and brown.

Cedar has a low flame spread rate because of its lack of a resin and its cellular structure. Because of its tight, straight grain, cedar does not warp or twist like other woods can under adverse conditions.

We help nature here by letting our logs season naturally or drying them in a kiln. This process stabilizes the wood so it will not adversely shrink when assembled. Log homes built from western red cedar are reliable and durable.

Western red cedar also contains thujic acid, a natural resin that repels moths, insects, termites and vermin, giving the wood a high resistance to decay. Cedar's amazing natural defense system doesn't stop there, however.

Cedar resists moisture well, and for this reason it is the preferred wood for use in saunas around the world. Cedar also has the ability to quickly absorb odors, too, sometimes overnight.

PINE

Pine is a lateral grain wood, less porous than other species, and plentiful in supply. Homes built with pine should have walls at least 10 inches thick to retain heat. Pine has a plain color and can expand and contract with changes in the humidity level.

FIR

Fir has a distinct grain and it is less porous than other species, and it is also plentiful in supply. The wall thickness should be at least 10 inches to ensure heat retention. Like pine, it will expand and contract with varying humidity levels. Fir can vary in color, mainly in red and white.

POPLAR/ASPEN

Once cured, this softwood is similar in strength and other qualities to hard wood. It is also plentiful in supply and the recommended wall thickness is at least 10 inches to ensure heat retention. It will expand and contract due to varying humidity levels. Doweling is required in the wall system.

For details about any of the building systems and materials that we sell and help build, please contact us at Cedar Log of Montana by calling (406) 494-5024, or by sending a fax to (406) 494-6339. You can write to us at Cedar Log of Montana, 5 Latigo Lane, Butte, MT 59701 or send e-mail to us at cedarlogmt@yahoo.com.