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My name is
Howard Williamson, I live with my family in Salmon Arm near Custom Log
Homes Ltd. was founded in 1978 by Howard and Linda Williamson after Howard
took a Log Home Construction Course from B.Alan Mackie in We specialize
in hand crafted log homes, post and beam log homes and we also teach log home
courses for our local community college. We use full
length, natural logs. We remove only the bark from our logs, preserving the
natural contours, including the natural taper. Typically, our logs are
14-18" on the butt , 11 - 13" on the top and up to 50' in
length. We fit the logs together using a method known as "
Scandinavian Scribe-fit". This method was in use all across Ours is a
relatively small, family owned company, employing from 8 to 15 men, depending
on the season, size of project and how many contracts we have. We are small
enough to keep a handle on quality, yet big enough to handle larger
contracts. We export all
over the world. In overseas markets we deal mostly with construction
companies who have specialized in Log Home construction. They do the
advertising and promotion and they deal with the end-user. In effect we
become a sub-contractor and they are the "General Contractor",
responsible for coordinating all the sub contractors. In these overseas
markets, we quite often supply Windows, Doors, and a timber package. Many people
prefer to shop for the Log Package themselves, this is their "dream
home" and they have poured over and over the Log Home Magazines, the Log
Home Books. They have educated themselves in the different styles and even
some of the different techniques used by different builders. After selecting
their log supplier, some choose to act as the "General Contractor"
themselves, hiring and coordinating all the sub-trades. Others don't have the
time or the inclination to do this and they will hire a General Contractor to
deal with all the "nuts and bolts" of the project for them. |
An Arch in our Home
View of our Stairs, Lounge and
the Kitchen beyond |
