Getting it built - 1867 Confederation Log and Timber Frame

Our most-asked questions on building a log home

At CL&TF, we know that building your dream home is a major commitment. From the vision and design stage to the financial considerations and actual building process, there is a lot of information to sift through and decisions to make. Thankfully, making the right choices for your new home isn’t hard when you’ve got Confederation […]

Rich’s New Timber Frame Home: Construction Update

Worth the Wait Rich Kinsman shares an update on his new home, and why “slow and steady” is a winning approach to building your dream home. If there is one thing Rich Kinsman knows about creating a custom log or timber frame home (and as our Vice President of Sales, he knows a lot), it’s […]

Three options for constructing your log home: which is right for you?

When you choose a log or timber package from Confederation Log and Timber Frame, one thing is certain: you’ll love your completed home, custom designed with your wants and needs in mind. But what isn’t set in stone is how your home will be built and finished out. Because we know that our clients’ schedules, budgets, and […]

Log Home Foundation Options: Take Your Pick

As part of our focus on getting your home built… we’re turning our attention to something pretty foundational to a successful build… literally your foundation. Choosing the right foundation for your log or timber home lays the groundwork for a successful build. It’s been said a building is only as good as the foundation that supports it […]

Log Home Tear Down: how we dismantle and ship our log homes

A behind the scenes sneak peek of how we build, disassemble and ship our homes from our production facility here at Confederation Log and Timber Frame.

Let’s Talk About the Logs in Our Log Homes…

The eastern white pine trees used to harvest our logs are grown locally — and exclusively for Confederation — in northern Ontario. We’ve used the same supplier for decades due to their commitment to reforestation and harvesting trees in a sustainable and responsible way.

Rich’s New Home Update. Plus, Mythbusters, Timber vs. Log Edition

After offering up a glimpse of Rich’s new home, we’re clearing up some common misconceptions about log and timber frame homes and simplifying how to choose which is right for you. (Hint: you only need to ask yourself one question!)

Follow Rich as he Builds a New Log Home

Pictured above: Rich and Kim Kinsman with son Richard V (yes, he’s the fifth generation Richard Kinsman) and new daughter, Makayla. Recently, our own Rich Kinsman, VP of Sales, received an offer he couldn’t refuse for his beautiful log home — The Elwood. Join Rich and his wife, Kim on their journey to create a […]