by Sarah Spoelstra | Feb 6, 2026 | News, Log Homes, Mass Timber Building
Why the Future of Log Homes & Mass Timber Depends on Data, Testing, and Action In November, we sent out a survey about the state of the log and mass timber industries. We asked two questions— How do you see the log home and mass timber industry changing in 2026?...
by Sarah Spoelstra | Feb 3, 2026 | Log Homes, Mass Timber Building
In November, we sent a survey about the state of the log and mass timber industries to our newsletter list. How do you see the log home and mass timber changing in 2026? List your concerns, thoughts, and predictions below. Do you have any feedback you’d like to share...
by Sarah Spoelstra | Sep 23, 2025 | Interview
This month, we spoke with Weatherwize founder Nate Demers about log and mass timber restoration and preservation work, his passion for traditional log crafting, and his efforts in developing best practices for historical log home preservation. Weatherwize’s History...
by Sarah Spoelstra | Jul 30, 2025 | Interview, Testing Updates
This month we’re talking with Jacob Moss, Log Home General Contractor, from Moss Construction and Fred Roberts from Roberts and Associates, the go to for log home insurance. Both Jacob and Fred have been our boots on the ground in Texas, helping build the...
by Sarah Spoelstra | Jul 30, 2025 | Extreme Weather, Sustainability
Log homes typically aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of fire safety. But research and real-world testing tell a very different story. Log walls, thanks to their mass and natural charring properties, perform surprisingly well in a fire,...
