Giant Western Red Cedar Log Panel
This remarkable demonstration panel was manufactured for an international client as part of a large-scale log construction project. Built from massive Western Red Cedar logs with an average diameter of approximately 30 inches (750 mm), the panel illustrates the impressive proportions achievable with traditional solid-log construction.
Logs of this size create a distinctive architectural appearance, combining the natural character of Western Red Cedar with the visual impact of exceptionally large timber elements.
Craftsmanship on an Extraordinary Scale
Working with logs of this diameter presents unique challenges in material handling, preparation, and assembly. Their substantial size requires careful attention to alignment, fitting, and the connections between individual logs.
This demonstration panel highlights the experience and craftsmanship involved in producing large log structures, where precision remains essential despite the enormous dimensions of the material.
Seeing the Scale for Yourself
Photographs can rarely communicate the true dimensions of logs this large. To provide a better sense of scale, several project participants are pictured alongside the demonstration panel. Their presence makes the extraordinary diameter of the Western Red Cedar logs immediately apparent.
The gallery below offers a closer look at the demonstration panel, the massive timber elements, and the details of this unusual project.
