Bend In The River Cedar Homes offers home packages made of Western Red Cedar because it is the best building material available anywhere. It is also BEAUTIFUL! The characteristics of cedar which make it the finest wood for homes are:

• High Insulating Value and High Thermal Retention Capacity: The interior atmosphere of your Bend In The River Cedar Home can be comfortably maintained in summer and winter, and the high energy efficiency means low utility costs.


• Dimensional Stability: Cedar is not prone to warping and twisting. As the building matures, the logs literally settle into a tight, solid fit. No nails and no chinking are required!


• Superb Strength to Weight Ratio: Our wall systems are, pound for pound, stronger than steel. In both Japan and California houses built with tongue and groove cedar wall systems have survived major earthquakes while the conventionally built homes around them were destroyed. Our homes are ideal for areas which experience high winds and extreme snow loads.


• High Resistance to Decay: Cedar enjoys an unusually long life. Every fibre is organically saturated with an oil that is naturally repellent to moths, insects and vermin. As the ultimate testimony to its amazing properties, cedar is completely invulnerable to termites.


• Finishes to a Smooth Face: The soft texture and straight grain of cedar allow it to be finished to a smooth, silky surface with little effort. It accepts and holds stains exceptionally well. Our solid wood wall products are graded using the toughest standards in the industry, and our laminated wall products are always faced with the finest decorative grade cedar to assure that your finished home is as beautiful as a piece of fine furniture!