History and Qualifications
My experience in the industry began in 1979 with a short course in log house construction taught by B. Allen Mackie from Prince George, B.C. Through the early 1980's, we built our own log home in Victoria Harbour on the Bay of Fundy shoreline in Kings County, N.S., and I worked with friends on several projects.
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In 1984, I joined forces with friends and fellow logmen, Roger Ellis and Mike Coyle to incorporate Roger's company, Heartwood Log Homes. For 24 years, Roger, Mike and I enjoyed building beautiful handcrafted log homes in Margaretville, N.S., and assembling them throughout Atlantic Canada and the Eastern U.S. In 2008, I chose to leave Heartwood and devote my time and energy to preserve this legacy. I recommend that you contact roger@heartwoodloghomes.com for new construction of a well-built, handcrafted log home.
Log houses have been built in the Maritimes since the first Europeans bumped into our shoreline and needed shelter. Not many of these early homes have survived but those that are still standing have been consistently maintained and repaired when necessary. Since the spring of 2008, I have been, "on the road", all over Atlantic Canada restoring and maintaining many styles of log buildings. Every project is unique but they all share some basic similarities. Establishing a systematic approach and using appropriate materials is key to establishing the desired results. In most cases, I have moved into the area and employed local help in order to achieve the best job, as cost effectively as possible.
I maintain my membership in the International Log Builders' Association and have recently completed the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors' online course and examination on the topic of Log Home Inspection. There is something new to be learned from every project as I continue to study and work in the field of restoration and repair of log homes.