Log Home Education and Training Opportunities

Log & Timber Works is passionate about the art, science and business of log and timber joinery.

For over 30 years, company owner Pete Doucette's passion for excellence has forged a stellar reputation in log and timberframe construction. With hundreds of homes and buildings to his credit, Pete's extensive experience and talent make him a first choice among architects, contractors and clients. (Read Pete's complete biography here).

Now Pete wants to share his knowledge and experience with you. With over 30,000 square feet of covered work area complete with bridge crane, our students and their projects will be protected from the elements year round. We have RV plug-ins available with bathroom facilities on-site and our local, full-service campground is a 5 minute drive away from where we are located. For local accommodation, please visit: monashee.com, then click "Lumby", then "Business", then "Accomodations" to view the information.


Log & Timber Works is now offering the opportunity for interested parties to enroll in the following courses and workshops:


COURSES:

Vertical Log Construction - Learn to construct your own small log home or cabin using an affordable, innovative and easy to learn method of whole log construction. Vertical log structures have many advantages, including: faster construction times, reduced material costs from using smaller diameter logs in shorter lengths, and the versatility to be built at secluded building sites. In addition, a vertical log structure has all of the "green" advantages specific to log homes in general. Students will also acquire associated skills such as, chainsaw use and safety. Other methods of log construction will be touched on based upon student interest. Please visit our Canadiana Vertical Log Homes page for more information on our Vertical Log Homes.

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WORKSHOPS:

1) Chinking - This workshop will teach interested parties how to properly apply chinking to their own log home or structure. Chinking creates an impenetrable seal along the laterals of your log walls to keep the cold out and to reduce your heating costs making your log home more comfortable and affordable for you and your family.

2) Heavy Timber Joinery and Installation - This workshop is designed to provide instruction on basic timber joinery and how to install structural and cosmetic log and timber elements into a conventionally built home. This workshop is suitable for owner-builders as well as carpenters and contractors.

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Our facilities are located in Lumby, British Columbia, Canada - renowned for its' beautiful lakes and backed by mountains and forests. This area is an excellent location for outdoor enthusiasts and there is an abundance of activities available for all seasons: fishing and ice fishing, hiking, skiing and canoeing in the natural beauty of the surrounding area. Additionally, within a short drive there are 2 world class mountain ski resorts, numerous golf courses and wineries with tours available.

Please contact us at info@logandtimberworks.com to find out more about our courses and workshops.