Building a log home or timber hybrid may be one of the most significant undertakings — and adventures! — you ever embrace. The process involves taking a deep, personal dive into your preferences and lifestyle, navigating the technical parts of design and planning, and then tackling the nuts-and-bolts process of construction. It may sound like a daunting task, but knowing what to expect will allow you to navigate the ins and outs of the process with confidence. Being well-prepared for what lies ahead will not only make the process easier, but it will also allow you to enjoy the journey.

Your home is the place you spend more time than anywhere else — enjoying family, entertaining friends, maybe even working from home, and it should fit your lifestyle as perfectly as possible. Building a log cabin or timber-framed home from Ward Cedar Log Homes means you can create spaces that will do just that.

But building a home doesn’t happen overnight. Rushing through the process may leave you with regret, but starting early and giving yourself time to design it right pays off. Let’s take a look at how you can benefit from beginning the planning process sooner rather than later:

Once you’ve created an air-tight building shell with a Ward log home package, it’s time to zero in on other aspects of your home’s energy usage. Lighting, appliances, and heating and cooling all account for a significant portion of your home’s energy needs. Read on for how to choose the best options for your Ward log home. 

In recent years, conscious consumerism has been gaining traction — and for valid reasons. Engaging with our world’s resources thoughtfully just makes good common sense. Thankfully, you’re already ahead of the game. By choosing a log home, you’ve opted for a renewable, sustainable building material. (And, by selecting Ward Cedar Log Homes as your log package provider, you’re continuing your wise consumerism. Our manufacturing facilities make a point of minimizing waste and boosting efficiency.)

There are a lot of reasons to love a home from Ward Cedar Log Homes — the natural warmth and beauty, the strong value, the sustainability factor, the energy efficiency… we could go on and on. But one of the best benefits of choosing a Ward log or timber home is that you can make it your own with features that will suit your family’s wants and needs.