Rustic Reader
The Boreal Forest: What Trees Talk About
The team from Logs End recently watched a fascinating documentary on the Nature of Things. What Trees Talk About offers a new perspective about trees, going so far as to debunk myths that trees are inactive and solitary beings. Instead, ecologists are proving instead...
Nod to History: The Soul of Canadian Trees
Logs End has a long-standing tradition of connecting clients with our Canadian heritage. By salvaging logs lost in the historic log drives on the Ottawa River and its tributaries, we can offer hardwood flooring comprised of long planks and ultra-wide boards that...
Ottawa At Home: “Designing a Dream”
The following article appeared in Ottawa At Home on November 23, 2017. It should be noted that tickets for the 2017 Minto Dream Home are now SOLD OUT. However, you can still explore the "Red Maple" thanks to the online 3D Space Tour. Ottawa At Home Magazine Chloe E....
From the ashes comes beauty
The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle. While many find the beetle beautiful (children especially love its shimmering metallic look), it is highly destructive and has led to the downfall of all species of ash trees. In Canada, and North America as a whole,...
Logs End French Cut White Oak
Rift & quarter sawn white oak is one of the most sought-after woods for flooring in design and architecture. Its unique medullary ray and flecking patterns are of unparalleled beauty and the specialized cut of the wood ensures superior stability as it will only...
Township of McNab/Braeside Showcases Stamped Log Ends
In early September, Heather Lang, Councillor for the Township of McNab/Braeside visited the Logs End mill in Bristol Mines. Visited Logs End at Bristol Mines yesterday morning (Andy Kalnins came along) to meet Gord Black. Gord is donating a few stamped logs end for...
Canadian Wood is Good!
As part of National Forest Week and the #ItTakesAForest campaign, we share an interesting look at how the past, present and future of structural wood in Canada is becoming known to observers from outside the construction industry. Journal of Commerce New and creative...
Logs End River Reclaimed Pine in the CHEO Dream Home
Thank you for all your inquiries about the Logs End flooring that is found in the CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery, Minto Dream Home. We can confirm the wood is indeed our reclaimed pine. On the main level, the flooring is the Logs End 7" Engineered Pine, pre-oiled...
Look Inside the Minto Dream Home from the CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery
The team from Logs End invites you to take a look inside the Minto Dream Home. We were in awe of the design elements, and we think you will be, too! About the 2017 CHEO Foundation Minto Dream Home Minto is proud to partner with the CHEO Foundation to present to...
2017 CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Home Features Logs End Flooring
Logs End is delighted to be a sponsor of the 2017 CHEO -- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Dream of a Lifetime Lottery. This year’s Minto Dream Home, the Red Maple, is inspired by the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation and has been designed in a...
CHEO Launches Lottery with Dream Home and $3 Million in Prizes
Logs End has been a long-standing and proud supporter of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). This year, our team was thrilled to help supply some of the rustic wood elements for the 2017 CHEO Dream Home, called the "Red Maple". The following is an...
Jump 106.9 Visits 2017 CHEO Foundation Dream Home
From the team at Jump Ottawa... The 2017 CHEO Foundation Dream of a Lifetime Lottery home has got to be seen to be believed! The Red Maple is over 5300 square feet with a ton of #Canada150-inspired elements, including exposed wood from the Ottawa river and a 2-STORY...
CHEO Dream Home “Red Maple” Virtual Tour
This virtual tour is no longer available. CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery tickets on sale now! Don’t miss the chance to win the grand prize valued at over $1.7M! Buy yours now at dreamofalifetime.ca #cheodreamhome #supportCHEO #getyourticketsnow
Logs End Showroom Closed Labour Day Long Weekend
Please note that Logs End will be closed for the long weekend. Regular showroom hours will resume on Tuesday, September 5th, 2017. From all of us, have a safe and enjoyable long weekend! #summerslasthurrah #closedlabourday #longweekend
FAQs About Hardwood Flooring and Selling Your Home
You’ve probably heard the words ‘hardwood flooring’ on almost every homebuyer’s wish list. That’s because hardwood flooring really is the best option for your home. It’s versatile, durable, and just plain looks good. The best time to get hardwood flooring is when you...
Logs End Pre-Oiled Engineered Birch in Stone
From Victorian-era floor grates, to exposed brick walls to majestic wide-width mouldings, it is obvious the homes and buildings of yesteryear were built to withstand the test of time. Which is why all of us at Logs End love when projects take us into these "Grande...
Riverwood Acoustics Uses Logs End River Reclaimed Wood
Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley is Riverwood Acoustics, a new startup company producing one-of-a-kind bluetooth speakers using Logs End river reclaimed wood! These speakers use premium audio components and state-of-the-art design to produce audio...
Harrop House Renovation Showcases Logs End Flooring
Like any farmhouse with a rich history, a renovation project is guaranteed to have its many ups and downs. Owners Kristie, Andrew and their beloved four-legged friend, Mikka, are clearly on task and wholeheartedly committed to their end goal: a life on the water, with...
Logs End Rift & Quarter Sawn White Oak
Our August "Project of the Month" comes from a gorgeous home in Renfrew, Ontario. The client selected the Logs End Rift & Quarter Sawn White Oak from our new Natural Oil Collection. In this case, the 7" wide planks were pre-oiled prior to delivery in our popular...
Logs End Hardwood & Reclaimed Wood Project Inspiration
In a world full of content and data, pins and projects, we all draw inspiration from many sources. Which is why the team from Logs End is ramping up our Instagram feed. We understand that our followers want to see different interiors and exteriors that utilize our...
Celebrating the Timber Trade at MosaïCanada 150
During the nineteenth century, the production of wood products was the major industry of the colonies of Lower Canada and Upper Canada. Many Canadians believe that the lumber barons were in fact our earliest recorded entrepreneurs. These men looked to the virgin...
Celebrating Our Home & Native Land – #Canada150
As we count down to Canada's birthday, we look around our showroom and reflect on how the bounty of our land brings us together. It goes without saying we are truly fortunate to work and live in this magnificent country. So thank you, Canada, for giving us all so many...