Selected logs first pass through Ward's state-of-the-art sawmill, which has been designed specifically to handle Northern White Cedar. Each log is cut into a "cant," a rough-sawn square timber consisting only of cedar's jewel — its heartwood.

Company Overview

Our corporate offices and manufacturing plant are located in Houlton, Maine, the heart of white cedar country. Today, our commitment to excellence remains as strong as it was more than 80 years ago. We are proud to be the nation's first log home manufacturer and of our continuous record of achievement in the industry.

Superior Customer Service Is One of Our Highest Priorities.

You will find more than 55 Ward Representatives across the United States — many with more than 25 years experience with Ward. Find your local Ward Representative.

Professional Affiliations

As a member of the National Association of Home Builders and a Charter Member of the Log Homes Council, Ward meets the strictest standards in design, engineering and customer satisfaction. As an active member of the Log Homes Council, Ward participates in setting building code standards with the International Code Council (formerly the Building Officials and Code Administration International [BOCA]), and all of our homes are designed in accordance with International Residential Codes.

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Sales representative opportunities are available in many areas. Benefits include free custom design services, exceptional commission rates, liberal co-op advertising program and a 20-year manufacturer's product warranty. Click here to find out more.

Company Personnel

Ward is extremely proud of our dedicated employees. We employ more than 40 people in the Houlton, Maine area and nearly one-third of our employees have been with Ward for more than 20 years. In fact, six employees have been with Ward 30-plus years!

Manufacturing Facilities

The great North Woods of Maine is one of the few places east of the Mississippi River where Northern White Cedar grows in abundance, in the heart of which is Houlton, home to our 35-acre manufacturing facility, which includes a specialized sawmill and planing mill. Our highly skilled and dedicated team of employees controls every step of the process. And our round wood procurement practices and stringent specifications allow Ward to offer a higher grade of log than most other manufacturers.

Selected logs first pass through Ward's state-of-the-art sawmill, which has been designed specifically to handle Northern White Cedar. Each log is cut into a "cant" a rough-sawn square timber consisting only of cedar's jewel — its heartwood. Remaining wood is recovered and used for exterior and interior door and window trim; porch, deck, loft and stair railings; tongue-and-groove paneling; and decking. Any wood not meeting our grade is chipped and sold as mulch. Nothing is wasted.