This custom True North Log & Timber Home with stunning lake views is nestled in the serene forest surroundings.

18 Sep Log Homes and Sustainability: Are Log Homes Better for the Environment?

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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...

Co-owners of True North Log & Timber Homes, Kyle & Mark Wrightman pose with bright smiles for a portrait. They are standing in one of their log homes, in front of a photo of one of their homes.

14 Aug Meet the Three Generations Behind True North Log & Timber Homes

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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 The Benefits of Winter Log Home Construction

Posted at 13:32h in Blog

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,...

Two log ends sit pressed together, and held snugly by True North's ButtSpline system.

28 Aug How Does True North Join A Log End For End?

Posted at 20:29h in Blog

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,...

07 Aug How are log homes more efficient than conventional homes?

Posted at 10:30h in Blog, Featured

This image shows the living room of a log home, with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame a small sculpture of a sailboat. The window is framed by two stacks of dovetail corners.

How are log homes more efficient than conventional homes?

We’re asked this question all the time. Let’s start by talking about what R-value is, and why it doesn’t relate to log homes.

What is the R-value of a log wall?

R-value measures capacity of an insulation material to resist heat flow from one side of a wall to another. The insulation industry has done a really good job at presenting and supporting the importance of R-value, but this is only one part of energy efficiency.

This image shows True North Log & Timber Homes CItadel Three, at dusl. In the foreground a campfire and Muskoka chairs glow orange.

04 Jun Why You Should Go on a Model Home & Factory Tour

Posted at 08:00h in Blog, Featured

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The award-winning Citadel III at dusk.[/caption] Our fresh and exciting Model Home and Factory Tour has something for everyone. We personally invite you and your family or friends to visit us at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Bracebridge, Ontario, for behind-the-scenes access. In the end, you will understand how True North Log Homes will help you achieve the log home lifestyle without the maintenance.

This image shows a True North Log & Timber Home at duck, the home is lit up by an orange glow. Behind the log home are wide open plains.

03 Apr 5 Log Home Benefits

Posted at 10:02h in Blog, Featured

Log homes have been around for a very long time. There are log homes still standing which date back over 800 years! Living in a log home invokes a sense of calmness, peace and solitude that helps us escape—if only for a few moments. Thinking about building? Consider these benefits....