Northern White Cedar - This strong and beautiful wood has a natural light honey color, a fine grain, and a smooth sheen that is also highly resistant to insects, decay, mold and mildew.

Dry cedar logs produce the tightest log homes.  In fact, Ward's air-dried Northern White Cedar log homes experience virtually no settling.  So there are no specially engineered slit-joints or bolts to tighten.  The lack of movement also ensures that the seal placed between the logs remains relatively undisturbed for a tighter, more energy-efficient & stable log wall, yielding greater energy savings & comfort for our customers.

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

Cedar Ranks At The Top
With natural oils called thujaplicans found in its heartwood, cedar is highly resistant to insects, decay, mold and mildew, making harsh chemical treatments unnecessary.

Best Insulation Value Per Inch
This is a result of its unique cell structure, in which large, less dense cells trap pockets of air to create natural insulation.

Naturally Air-Dried For Lasting Stability and Strength
Because of its larger cells, cedar can be air-dried, which allows moisture to migrate out of the wood, minimizing twists, cracks or checks (small cracks 1/8" or less). Far more dimensionally stable than most other wood species, cedar exhibits minimal shrinkage and the stability to stand up to nature's toughest elements.

Great Looks
Each log is its own masterpiece, with its natural light honey color, fine grain, beautiful smooth sheen and unique arrangement of small brown knots.

Easy To Maintain
Polyurethane applied to the interior walls is all that's required to keep your Ward Log Home looking as new and beautiful as the day you moved in.