Rustic Reader
Logging History – The Peavey
LUMBERJACKS | ALL IN A DAY'S WORK While it may not look like much, the "peavey" revolutionized river driving. The spike at the end steadied the log, unlike earlier tools, which would swing erratically and often pitch men into the perilous river. WHO INVENTED THE...
Canadian History – Lumberjack Scrimshaw Work
LUMBERJACKS | ALL IN A DAY'S WORK While a sailor might put a ship in a bottle, lumberjacks were not to be outdone in their scrimshaw work. This wood, ivory, bead and wool structure derives from a religious impulse, as the bells and cross indicate. Priests and...
Fun Facts About Hardwood Flooring
Canada has a long and rich timber trade history. Fuelled by demand from Europe, wood was the staple Canadian trade commodity for most of the 19th century. The industry provided employment and saw people immigrate to the Eastern Canada region in search of a better...
SUMMER ADVENTURES: In The Nimble Footsteps of the Log Drivers at Chutes Coulonge Park
School's out for the summer, which means it's time for adventure... and perhaps a little Canadian history lesson thrown in for good measure! CHUTES COULONGE PARK This summer, experience history, culture and adventure at the Parc des Chutes Coulonge Adventure Park....
French Cut Oak Hardwood Flooring
Rift & quarter sawn white oak is one of the most sought-after woods for flooring. Produced using a variation of live sawn cutting, European French Cut flooring is manufactured by cutting the log straight through and ensuring each cut is parallel to the last. In...
The forgotten forest on the river’s floor
When Logs End was founded in 1997, salvaging wood from the bottom of a river may have seemed far-fetched to many. Sure, the process from log recovery to finished product did take a little bit longer, but the team always felt the environment was worth the wait. All...
Baby Nursery Features Logs End Pre-Oiled French Cut Oak
This month, we take you on a tour of a stunning baby nursery. Homeowners @hodgee613 and @linds_h16 created a tranquil oasis for their wee one, by combining Logs End Pre-Oiled French Cut Oak in the rich “Truffle” finish with a pallet of beautiful pale tones and...
Oiled Wood Floors
In the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia, natural oil floor finishes have a long standing history. Commercial and residential customers have consistently placed emphasis and importance on wood’s natural characteristics, colour, grain and warmth. In recent years,...
Spring Cleaning Your Hardwood Floors
The snow has melted, the birds are chirping, and the days are getting longer. Winter has marked its farewell and all signs point to a sunny, warm spring! After a long Ottawa winter, everyone is eager to stow away the winter hats, gloves, jackets and boots. While those...
Angela’s Fireplace Transformation
On the evening of May 24, 2018, we were scanning our social media feeds when up popped a notification. The Logs End team had received a review on Facebook! We always get excited when reviews come in, as it means we get to see the first glimpse of a newly installed...
The Conscious Builder Visits Logs End
Rob Black, Vice President of Sales & Marketing and part-owner of Logs End, talks with Casey Grey of The Conscious Builder: Ottawa's Sustainable Builder. The Conscious Builder Visits Logs End Casey and Rob get to the heart of what makes Logs End different than most...
Second Avenue Ottawa Home Features Logs End White Oak
It is time to dispel the myth that oak is really only suited to rural homes or cottage property. Case in point - this recently finished project on Second Avenue in the Glebe. This home features the Logs End White Oak Collection in a 5" width. It was finished with a UV...