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Ward Cedar Log Homes - America's First Log Home Manufacturer
Since 1923

Sophistication, Beauty & Innovation
 

For over 100 years, families like yours have trusted Ward to bring their dream homes to life. We have been creating the finest custom cedar log homes, log cabin kits, commercial buildings, and hybrid log homes with unmatched craftsmanship and care. Whether you’re envisioning a luxury log home, a cozy log cabin, or something different, we’re here to make it happen. Explore our log home plans.
Luxury log home Great Room with large gable glass and stone fireplace

A Home That Last for Generations

Our exclusive commitment to using Northern White Cedar dates back to our founder Bruce Ward's lumberman years and his lifelong love of cedar. Bruce felt deeply that log homes built of Cedar would be a source of timeless satisfaction, physical comfort, and emotional security to their owners. Learn how it all began.

Why Northern White Cedar is Perfect for Your Home

✅ High natural resistance to rot or decay
✅ The most natural resistance to insects
✅ Energy-efficient, saving you money on heating and cooling
✅ More dimensionally stable than most woods
✅ Easy to work, cut, plane and nail
✅ Long-lasting beauty
✅ A beautiful light color, with small brown knots

Design your Dream Log Home, Your Way

Every family is unique, and your home should be too. That's why we offer unmatched design flexibility—combine features from our plans, make modifications, or create something entirely custom. With a century of excellence, we'll help you design a home that reflects your lifestyle, values, and vision. Start with with our log home floor plans as a starting point for your ideas.
Ward Cedar Log Home Norway model with 3 gable dormers, full front porch and attached garage

A Legacy of Comfort and Quality

Ward's exclusive Comfort System 5 ensures your log home is sealed, energy-efficient, and built to withstand the test of time. With a blend of tradition and modern innovation, we deliver homes that combine beauty, durability, and comfort.

Hybrid Log Homes: The Best of Both Worlds

Hybrid log homes are designed to provide he charm and character of a log home, combined with the energy efficiency, durability, and convenience of modern construction.

  • Customized Options: Incorporate natural cedar elements alongside drywall, stone, or other materials to fit your style.
  • Energy Efficiency: Benefit from cedar’s natural insulation properties while enjoying modern construction techniques.
  • Flexible Materials: Hybrid log homes offer greater flexibility in materials, allowing you to choose the best options for your needs.
  • Personalized Floor Plans: Easily modify floor plans to fit your vision, blending cedar with a personalized approach to your home. Any of our log home plans can be turned into a hybrid home.

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Let's Build Your Legacy Together

Let's build a home you'll be proud of - one that stands strong for years to come. At Ward, we’re not just building houses; we're creating homes where life's best moments unfold and legacies are passed down.

Get started today to create a home that will be cherished for generations. Let Ward Cedar Log Homes be your partner every step of the way. Let's build your dream home.

Let's Find Your Ward Cedar Log Home Today!

Getting Started

Steps to Building Your Ward Log Home - We make the process easier by guiding you every step of the way.

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Financing For Your Log Home

Financing Your Log Home - Financing a log home is a unique process with its own set of rules and requirements.

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Log Cabin Kits

Is the Camp Series Right for You?
If your motto is “less is more,” a design from Ward Cedar Log Homes’ Camp Series might for you.

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Getting Started

Steps to Building Your Ward Log Home - We make the process easier by guiding you every step of the way.

see the Building steps
Financing For Your Log Home

Financing Your Log Home - Financing a log home is a unique process with its own set of rules and requirements.

Log Home financing tips
Log Cabin Kits

Is the Camp Series Right for You?
If your motto is “less is more,” a design from Ward Cedar Log Homes’ Camp Series might for you.

Explore The Camp Series

A Few Words From Our Customers

“Not only do I recommend Ward Cedar Log Homes, I ask anyone who is considering new construction to take a look at Ward. Members of my build crew visited the mill and were very impressed with everyone’s commitment to excellence – from design, to milling, to loading the product for transport. They take their time and do things right.”

Patrick

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“After much research and narrowning down our choices, we chose Ward Cedar Log Homes.  We were certain that we wanted a cedar log home and felt that Ward Cedar Log Homes had the product we were looking for.  We chose this company because they have been around for a long time and must be doing something right.”

Dave and Sheri B., Port Matilda, PA

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“We cannot express enough of our appreciation for the hard work and professionalism that Ward Log Homes put into our “Dream Home.” We will never forget how you would not give up on a single detail to make this project come to life.”

Bob & Lillian, HaddoN Heights, N.J.

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Our Commitment To You

At Ward Cedar Log Homes, we believe in putting you first, recognizing that you are entrusting us with one of the most significant investments of your life.  You should expect nothing less than a quality home and the best possible service.  From the initial design to the final touches and beyond, we are dedicated making sure every detail is perfect and every step of the way is seamless.

The Ward Advantage

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