Why is Canadian timber the best wood to use when building a timber frame or log home?

Western Red Cedar and B.C. Douglas Fir are two of the most long-lasting woods in the world. These Canadian species naturally resist the ravages of decay and insects better than spruce, pine and poplar. The natural oils found in Western Red Cedar actually repel bugs.
Canadian west coast species tend to grow taller and straighter, allowing in almost all cases the elimination of butt joints in the log walls. The straight grain leads to extraordinary dimensional stability, naturally resisting cracking and twisting.

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