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Open Houses May 18     1 - 4 pm This is a great opportunity to tour both a finished cedar home -- and a cedar home under construction.  The 2,400 sf finished home has been featured on HGTV (Home & Garden TV).  The two homes are a short walk apart.   Call or email for driving directions. cedarhomes@chwi.com 360-668-8242 It's Never Too Early To Start Blueprints! If you're planning on enjoying the 2008 holidays in your new cedar home or cabin - NOW is the time to begin the blueprint process. 1.  Beat the rush - Building permits take longer to process during the peak building season. 2.  Lock in prices - The cost for building materials and labor to construct homes continues to rise.  Contractors and subs require blueprints to issue accurate construction bids.  3.  Obtain financing - Lenders require final blueprints and an approved building permit to close a loan.  Interest rates are still good, but no one can predict how long they will last. 4.  Reserve the best builder and subs - Contractors and subcontractors are lining up work for the next building season.  5.  Get faster bid response - Contractors and subcontractors have more time to prepare bids during the off season. 6.  Avoid costly on-site changes - Start blueprints now and and allow ample time to review the plans (and make changes) before construction starts. Let us help you develop a house plan that fits both your lifestyle and your budget. Call for a free consultation today:  360 / 668-8242 City Lights Home  Now Under Construction April 18, 2008 May 6, 2008 The first load of materials was delivered on April 18th to a jobsite near Port Angeles, WA.   The 2,735 sf home includes a large Master Suite, Project Room, Computer Room, Library and Guest Room.  The Living Room has an open, vaulted ceiling and a spectacular view of the Olympic mountains. Watch this space for progress photos! How To Save Money When You Build Design for Efficiency Stacking bathrooms will cut down on plumbing costs. Keep the foundation simple to save on concrete. User larger overhangs to protect walls and windows. This will cut down on maintenance costs. It’s cheaper to build up than out. Include a basement for less expensive square footage. Consider Project Managing You can save thousands of dollars by organizing your own project and selecting your own sub contractors. Our project manager program includes organizational tools, personalized building timeline, subcontractor and homeowner references. Be Aware of Property Issues Steep slopes, wetlands and shoreline issues can generate more paperwork for you and the building department. More paperwork generally translates into more fees for the homeowner.   Save on Mitigation Fees Some jurisdictions assess road and school mitigation fees on unimproved property. If you haven’t yet bought property, consider a lot with an old mobile home on it.  The property already has a driveway, septic and water  - and is not considered “unimproved”. Many of our homeowners will buy the old mobile home, build their new cedar home – and then have the mobile hauled away.  Want more tips? Here's an article from the August 19, 2006 Seattle Times Newspaper that you might find useful:  "Build Your Dream Home (And Keep It From Becoming a Nightmare)" - by Sarah Jio  Cle Elum, WA Country Ranch Retreat   August 10, 2007 Foundation is in and the first load of materials have been delivered.  Homeowners are building a 1,534 sf modified "Country Ranch" cabin.  August 31, 2007 Floor joists installed.  Plywood subfloor is next. September 12, 2007 September 28, 2007 November 7, 2007 Roof system, dormers and covered porch installed. December 2007 Snap Loc metal roofing installed, windows & doors installed, chimney chase framed in and cedar siding completed. Watch this space for more construction progress updates! Construction Completed On Remote Alaska Fishing Cabin June 9, 2006 The post & pier foundation and plywood subfloor are down. D-log all-cedar wall timbers now underway. This will be a prow-front style, 1500 sf chalet - to be used as a corporate fishing retreat. June 15, 2006 Weather has slowed down progress somewhat - but construction continues. First floor D-log timber walls are well underway. The builder is applying a sealant to each of the timber courses - to create an airtight wall. June 26, 2006 Main floor timbers and glue lam roof beams installed.  2 x 6 white wood decking will be installed on top of the beams.  September, 2006 Construction completed!   Snowmobiler Retreat (May 2006) Lake Wenatchee mountain getaway cabin. This design is a modified Cutter with 1,084 sf on both the main and basement levels.  The covered porch wraps around three sides of the home. Thinking of Project Managing the Construction of Your Home? Check out the interviews and tips given by several women who have project managed the construction of their own cedar homes. Construction Finished on Duvall Cedar D-Log Home  Construction has been completed on a 3,300 sf custom home near Duvall, WA. This home features an attached 3-car garage (which is sided to match the home), along with four window bays to take full advantage of  Mt. Rainier views and the surrounding horse acreage.  Click here to see a QuickTime 90 second movie of the construction of this home.    If you do not have QuickTime you can download it free at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/  (March 20, 2006 - Ready for stain) Construction  Complete On  Lake Chelan  Modified City Lights (House package delivered Aug. 5, 2005. Basement framing completed August 8) (Main floor installed Aug. 10. Getting ready to install deck beams.)  (Deck joists installed. Timber wall construction starts on Aug. 13.) (August 17 - First floor timbers, glue lams and midfloor beams installed.) (August 21 - Rafters & plywood sheathing installed on the Kitchen and Master Bedroom wings.) (August 25 - Plywood sheathing completed on the roof & fascia installed.) (August 27 - Windows and exterior doors installed and trimmed. Ready for metal roof!) (October 17 - Snap Loc metal roof & deck installed. Sikkens exterior finish applied and electrical complete.) This 1800 sf "prow front" style home has a 1500 sf basement with a double car garage. Main floor walls are laminated cedar timbers. The homeowner is having the shell of the home constructed and will project manage the rest of the home.   Castillo Residence  Tukwila, Washington  Modified Schooner 1730  Project Managed By Owner (Photo taken June 13, 2004) Floor system installed, home package delivered and laminated timbers are up. (Photo taken June 23, 2004) Midfloor & second story walls installed.  (Photo taken July 7, 2004) Rafters & sheathing installed.  (Photo taken July 25, 2004) Prow framing complete. Windows are in. (August, 2004) Snap Loc metal roof installed. Siding at the prow almost complete. (March 10, 2005) (Interior finish work nearing completion.)   You Can Spend the Weekend  in These Cabins! Outstanding cedar home ski chalets near Mount Baker, WA.  Built by first time owner / builders.  If you'd like to rent these cabins, please contact our homeowners via their web page at:  http://www.canyoncreekchalets.com Schooner 1346 sf (August 2006) This homeowner project managed their own weekend retreat in Packwood, WA. They modified one of our Schooner designs to include 962 sf on the main level and 384 sf on the loft level. Their home sits on a partial basement - which helps to enhance their territorial mountain view. When asked about their new cabin, our homeowner said, "It has turned out to be an absolutely beautiful home, and the experience has been for the most part quite enjoyable (and I learned a lot!)" Modified Country Manor Design There is a territorial view from this Oregon post & beam home. This home was project managed by the homeowners.

Would you like to be notified about our next Open House or Seminar? Our monthly e-mail announcement includes design & building tips as well as  dates for upcoming events and special promotions.  Waterfront Cedar Home September 21, 2007 First timbers are being placed. September 29, 2007 December 2007 February 22, 2008 April 17, 2008 Watch this space for progress photos! 3,000 sf Squire Model Now Under Construction  November 24, 2007 December 26, 2007 February 11, 2008 Located on 20 acres near Eatonville, WA, this modified Squire home has majestic views of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding valley.  This home is being project managed by the homeowners. Composition roofing and windows have been installed.  Interior finish work continues. Watch this space for progress photos!  Sundance 1650  Delivered to Monroe, WA August 21, 2007 The foundation is in and backfilled. The home package has been delivered and construction is ready to begin.  This home consists of 825 sf on the main level and an 825 sf basement. Construction is being project managed by the homeowner.  September 20, 2007 Basement framing is completed.  The laminated columns are being set. Timbers will be placed between the columns.  This home is being project managed by the homeowner. Laminated columns and timbers are going up! September 26, 2007 Timber walls have been set. Glue lam beams are being placed. Watch this space for progress photos! Modified Schooner  Under Construction (April 9, 2007 First floor timbers & midfloor installed) (April 10, 2007  Prow post & 2nd story walls up) (April 13, 2007 Roof system & sheathing installed) (April 19, 2007 Dormers sided, soffits & fascia installed) (September, 2007) A 2,400 sf modified Schooner was delivered to a Monroe, WA jobsite on April 3rd.  Builders arrived the same day and installed the mudsill onto the perimeter concrete foundation. The homeowners have selected our laminated cedar timbers (Phoenix System) as their wall system. This home has a "prow front" Great Room / Kitchen / Dining area.  This home is being project managed by a  mother / daughter team. Leavenworth Lodge-Style Home December, 2007 Tucked away on a hillside near Leavenworth, our homeowner took this photo of his modified "Cutter" mountain retreat.  This home was built with our post & beam (stud framed) wall system.  We currently offer six variations of our stock "Cutter" design, ranging in size from 1,070 sf to 1,750 sf. We'd be happy to send you sample floor plans - just ask!  Lake Cavanaugh Getaway October 26, 2006 November 17, 2006 The main floor timbers are going up! January 5, 2007 (February 1, 2007) Plywood sheathing is on and windows are going in. Cedar siding will be applied to the "prow front" next.  This jobsite was inaccessible for quite some time because trees and power lines were down. Watch this page for more construction progress photos of this 1,886 "prow front" style cedar home.  "Innovations" Home Under Construction Near Yakima October 31, 2006 November 21 2006 Floor joists and subfloor installed.  Second load of materials was delivered today. December 15 2006 Garage and main floor framing nearly complete. Third load of materials was delivered today. July 13, 2007 The modified 3,070 sf "Innovations" model is nearing completion.  This home features our post & beam wall system.  Westport Chalet  February, 2007 Windows and doors installed - shell completed on this custom Cutter design. "Just a quick note to let you know how much I've enjoyed our relationship and the help you've given me. When Judy recommended the reference works on being your own general contractor, I'd have been a lot more confident if I had known how much help you both would be. Although the house isn't finished yet, I'm feeling pretty good about being able to complete the work with your help and insights.  So for all the help you've given me so far, the advice, the help with the inventory and unloading and the encouragement - a heartfelt thank you!" - Westport Homeowner Custom Details Make All the Difference Custom stairs - Duvall D-log home. Several interior walls are stud framed with sheetrock. The white walls brighten the interior of the home.  Photo taken March 20 2006 Thinking of Project Managing the Construction of Your Home? Check out the interviews and tips given by several women who have project managed the construction of their own cedar homes.