16 Oct

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How-To: Designing Your Home or Cottage with True North Log & Timber Homes [caption id="attachment_13334" align="aligncenter" width="500"] This is the Northern Escape, one of True North Log & Timber Homes' award-winning designs.[/caption] Introduction Designing a custom log home is about more than building a house—it’s about bringing your lifestyle, dreams, and vision to life. At True North Log & Timber Homes, the process is as rewarding as the final result. With decades of expertise and industry-leading technology, True North makes it easy to turn your ideas into a stunning log home.  Whether you’re dreaming...

26 Sep

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 Remembering Steven John Wrightman May 7, 1962 — September 22, 2025 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our dear colleague and family member, Steven John Wrightman. Steve spent 28 years with True North Log & Timber Homes as a Sales & Design Consultant. Throughout those years, he was not only a trusted professional but also a valued friend and colleague. His dedication, expertise, and commitment made him an essential part of our team. His loss is felt deeply by all of us. To thousands of clients across the...

18 Sep

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Log Homes and Sustainability: Are Log Homes Better for the Environment? [caption id="attachment_13300" align="aligncenter" width="400"] This is the Moore Residence, a custom True North Log & Timber Home with stunning lake views. This home is nestled in the serene forest surroundings. [/caption] Introduction In today’s eco-conscious world, homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact without sacrificing comfort, design, or lifestyle. Log homes are gaining popularity for their natural charm and sustainability benefits. Let’s take a closer look at the environmental benefits of log home construction. 1. Renewable Materials at the Core Log homes...

14 Aug

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Meet the Three Generations Behind True North Log & Timber Homes [caption id="attachment_13205" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Co-owners of True North Log & Timber Homes, Mark (Left) & Kyle (Right) Wrightman.[/caption] Introduction At True North Log & Timber Homes, the strength of our homes lies not only in our craftsmanship but also in the foundation of family values that support every beam and board. Behind our award-winning designs and cutting-edge building systems is a close-knit family with a shared passion for excellence, innovation, and creating spaces that truly feel like home. A Vision Rooted in...

06 Oct

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THE BENEFITS OF WINTER LOG HOME CONSTRUCTION: WHY WAIT?   Building your dream log home is an exciting journey, and it starts with careful planning. Many homeowners aim to avoid winter construction due to common misconceptions about the challenges it presents. However, at True North Log Homes, we encourage you to consider the advantages of building your log home during the winter months. In this blog, we'll debunk the myths and show you why waiting for spring might not be the best choice.   The Timing Matters Building your dream log home involves several stages,...

02 Feb

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The Advantages of Slow Growth Winter Cut Logs   How do you build the best log home? Start with the best logs. We’re proud to build your homes with the highest quality wood species available. Not all wood species are created equal.  True North Log Homes will only manufacture our log home packages from one of two species of wood in order to offer the warranties we do. Eastern White Pine from Northern Ontario & Northern Quebec and Western Red Cedar from Northern British Columbia. That sounds impressive. But what does it really mean? Unmatched Durability We...

28 Aug

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How Does True North Join A Log End For End? At True North Log Homes we pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture a log home that requires no caulking or chinking—ever! What size logs do you inventory and how long a wall can you manufacture? This is a common question and there is a misconception that we can only manufacture a log wall as long as a log itself. The simple answer is here at True North we inventory logs 16′ and longer vs most manufacturers are 16′ and shorter. In fact,...

22 Mar

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What is a Penta Post? [caption id="attachment_13222" align="aligncenter" width="400"] True North's KeySpline system. When combined with a Penta post, it allows us to offer square post corners or create any angled log walls with our Penta Post.[/caption] The “Penta Post” is a five-sided post which joins a log wall system at any angle using True North Log Homes’ patented KeySpline® System. The term Penta Post comes from the Greek prefix penta-, meaning “five”, for its five vertical faces. We often use it as a structural corner to create prow-shaped fronts, turrets, and...

01 Mar

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Our Secret to the Perfect Dovetail Corner True North Log Homes uses the naturally occurring shrinkage of a log to its fullest advantage and make dovetail corners tighter. Our patented KeyLock Air Seal Corner® pulls the logs together. Over time the log shrinks towards the KeyLock®, ensuring an airtight seal. The KeyLock Air Seal Corner® eliminates air leakage and deterioration due to air and water infiltration, eliminating the need to continually caulk or chink your home. The absence of nails, screws or lag bolts in this joinery system is the key advantage of a...

10 Dec

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Through the manufacturing and construction life cycle of your True North log home there are three types of drawings distinguished by their purpose and added layers of complexity as your log home develops....

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