This is an handcrafted - not milled - cedar log home made of dry Okanogan
cedar logs grown in the extremely dry area of the Caribou area of B.C. These
trees grow slowly to become extremely strong with little water content. After
construction this type of log experiences dramatically less shrinkage than
other types of logs [only 1/4" for every 9 vertical feet], and the logs in.
this home consequently show little checking [cracking].

While the largest logs are 20" in diameter, the average diameter is 13"ito
14", Cedar is the most expensive of the 4 types of logs used for log home
construction [pine, spruce, Douglas fir, western red cedar], and is known for
its resistance to both disease and parasites and for its longevity. The method
of construction was Scandinavian Cope which uses no mortar [chinking] between
logs. Any exterior trim or siding is of custom milled yellow cedar.

It is very unique that the interior finishing of this home is the actual wood
logs. There is no planking, and gyprock is found only in small amounts in the
garage and lower level work room. Stairs and railings are of Douglas fir.
Partitions and closets are of clear cut spruce, block paneling is of red oak,
and lower level finishing is of pine. There are 30 solid core Douglas fir
doors. The main entry door is of Ash. Sun Room door to sun deck is commercial
aluminium, and the lowest level exit door is ha1f cedar and half pine. Floors
are a combination of glazed tile [in Entrance, Dining Area, Kitchen and entry
level hall], wall to wall carpeting, and tile in bathrooms.

The 2 main bathrooms are fitted with custom marble showers and vanities. There
is a custom marble tub in Master ensuite and the extra large marble shower in
Master ensuite has built in seating bench

The Kitchen has granite countertops, Oak custom cupboards, triple sink, wall
oven, countertop range, dishwasher, and built in microwave.

Bedrooms are fitted with extra deep double cupboards with wide swing-open
doors.

Many of the entry level ceilings are vaulted - the Living Room ceiling soars
to 21'. Skylights are found throughout - 6 in the Living Room, 1 in the Foyer,
1 and 1 in the Master Bedroom. Ceiling fans are placed throughout the home. 

The Airtight wood stove in the Living Room is a great supplement to home
comfort within the thermal mass of the large logs. Electric heating costs are
surprisingly low for an home of this size.

The Living Room and Sun Room on the main level of the home are 4' below the
remainder of that level. These sunken rooms are reached by wide open Douglas
fir stairs. The dining area peninsula dramatically extends out into the Living
Room area.

There is a wired in alarm system.

More information available at the owner's website.