About Us

What This Site Is

Cedar Mill House is a reference site focused on the construction of traditional log cabins and timber frame structures in Canada. The content covers three primary areas: joinery techniques, log selection and grading, and foundation design — each documented with the specificity needed to actually apply the information on a build site.

The site is not affiliated with any product manufacturer, log supplier, or construction company. There are no sponsored sections. External links point to standards bodies, trade associations, and government publications — organisations with technical authority on the topics covered.

Background

The reference material here draws from Canadian building code requirements (NBC 2020), the technical publications of the International Log Builders' Association, and documented construction practice from log cabin projects across Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. Where data comes from a specific source, that source is cited.

The site began as an internal reference compiled during work on a timber frame residential project in Eastern Ontario and has been expanded with additional sections as the need became clear. The goal is documentation that holds up to scrutiny — numbers with sources, details with dimensions, and explanations that account for Canada's specific climate conditions.

Contact Information

For corrections, questions about specific technical content, or sourcing inquiries, use the contact form on the home page or reach out directly:

Response time for email inquiries is typically two business days.

Disclaimer

The information on this site is provided for general reference only. Construction projects involving structural elements, foundations, and building code compliance require review by a licensed engineer and must conform to all applicable provincial and municipal regulations. Cedar Mill House does not provide engineering services and is not responsible for decisions made based on content published here.

Last updated: May 14, 2026