February 2026: Survey Results, Log and Mass Timber Trends
Discover key insights from the IMTA’s 2026 industry survey, explore what’s shaping the future of log homes and mass timber construction, and stay up-to-date on energy-efficient building trends, market outlooks, and upcoming conferences. Support sustainable timber innovation and help advance critical research.
The State of Log Home & Mass Timber Building in 2026
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...
Log and Timber Historical Preservation and Restoration with Nate Demers
The IMTA interviews Nate Demers of Weatherwize and visits about log home restoration and historical preservation, the importance of best practices, and the future of the log and mass timber industry.
A Craftsman’s Ode to Log & Timber Hand Tools
In an age of chainsaws and robotics, the quiet rhythm of hand tools reminds us why craft matters. The swing of an axe, the marks of an adze, the pull of a drawknife—all tell stories of patience, skill, and connection to nature. This ode explores the poetry and purpose of traditional log and timber tools, and why their legacy still matters today.
Building Community and The Texas Cubes With Fred Roberts and Jacob Moss
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 testing cubes for the IMTA. We visited with them about why they joined the IMTA, how it helps build up the log home community and reminisced a bit about our favorite memories from living in and building log homes.
How Do Log Homes Perform in a Fire?
Ever wonder how log homes perform in a fire? Discover their natural fire resistance, code compliance, and design tips for creating safer, stronger log and timber frame homes.
Robots, Timber & Tradition at the 2025 GLLCA Conference
At the 2025 GLLCA annual meeting and conference, we explored a range of topics, from composite foundations, wood treating, to the latest innovations in robotics for log home building. Held at the historic Gateway Lodge in Wisconsin, the event sparked conversations about how to blend the time-honored traditions of handcrafted log building techniques with cutting-edge robotic technology.
The IMTA Talks “Fake Wood” with Lynn Gastineau
Lynn Gastineau, from Gastineau Log Homes, discussed the proliferation of “fake wood” products at the 2025 International Builders’ Show.
Lynn gives us some background on how she got into the log home industry, working in the sawmill with her dad. She shares her passion for solid wood building—how timber absorbs carbon and should be part of sustainable building practices, versus the energy consumption it takes to create “fake wood.”
Plus, the practical advantages of solid wood products include refinishing and durability.
Sashco Interview: The Future of Log Homes and Staffing the Trades
We sat down with Les Burch, Charis Babcock, and Todd MacArthur from Sascho and talked about why they’ve given their time, money, and resources to the IMTA over the years, plus their new initiative to #staffthetrades
An Interview with Brett Youngstrom from Yellowstone Log Homes
This month, we sat down and chatted with Brett Youngstrom from Yellowstone Log Homes via Zoom to learn more about his family’s story—how they started building log homes, why they got involved with the IMTA, and where he thinks the future of log homes is headed. Below,...