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Hardwood Flooring Types
The market demand for hardwood flooring has increased over the years. Many residential and commercial properties are enhanced by the countless options. From a lengthy list of wood species, to unique grain characteristics, even hardwood flooring type is no longer an...
Reclaimed Birch Flooring
In 2013, Logs End worked with Voyo Tomic Construction to provide and install reclaimed birch flooring in a truly unique, custom home. Building on a lot only 21 feet wide, homeowners Nicolas Delahousse and Chantal Rioux proved the need for expansive interior space is...
Logs End at Chicago Lake Home & Cabin Show
The team from Logs End will be travelling to the Chicago Lake Home & Cabin Show. If you are in the Chicago area, we urge you to come meet the Logs End team. In light of this travel, our Ottawa showroom will be closing early on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 4:00pm....
Janka Hardness Scale
The Janka Hardness Scale is determined by a controlled test, performed to measure the force necessary to embed a .444 inch (11.28mm) steel ball to half its diameter in wood. The resulting data is expressed in pounds-force, or lbf. This industry standard assessment...
Antique Impressions by Creative at Home Inc.
Logs End is proud to be a dealer of Antique Impressions by Canadian owned and managed Creative at Home Inc. The Antique Impressions brand features exclusive hardwood flooring, manufactured using a fully sustainable production method. With a focus on small batch,...
Shopping For Hardwood Flooring
For many homeowners, hardwood floors are synonymous with richness, beauty and character. From classic to contemporary installations, wood floors are renowned for withstanding a lifetime of wear and tear. At Logs End, we believe shopping for hardwood flooring should be...
Preventing Hardwood Floor Gaps
Missed out on the recent Logs End eZine? Here is a quick summary of our article, which detailed how to prevent hardwood floor gaps. With winter in full force, our homes are being heated twenty-four hours a day. The air becomes dry, drawing out the moisture from your...
Logs End Receives Best of Houzz 2015 Award
Notice something different on the Logs End houzz profile? It's true! Logs End received a "Best of Houzz 2015" award for overall Customer Satisfaction. Houzz, the leading platform for home remodelling and design services, awarded companies around the world in two...
Hardwood Floor Cupping
A Logs End social media follower recently asked: What is hardwood floor cupping? The following image from Wikipedia is a perfect illustration of cupping. Hardwood floor cupping (or a wood cup) is a warp across the face width of a plank, in which the edges are higher...
Logs End Ottawa Showroom
Did you know Logs End boasts a showroom like no other? Our home-style setting at 1520 Triole Street in Ottawa features 2500 square feet of products on display. Our showroom is open to the public Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and on Saturday from 10:00am...
Protecting Hardwood Floors from Christmas Trees
Nothing heralds the arrival of Christmas like a fresh cut tree. From the fragrant scent to the soft downy needles, the Christmas tree is a sign of good spirit and hope for things to come. Every year, the team at Logs End is asked for tips on protecting hardwood and...
Winter Salt Residue
Canadian winters are notoriously long and harsh. To combat the elements, many cities, towns and home owners depend on sand and salt as traction aids for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Sadly, these two products wreak havoc with hardwood floors. At Logs End, we...