A Century of Building Dreams, A Lifetime of Comfort
Since 1923, we've been helping families like yours build their dream home. As America’s first log home manufacturer, we’ve built a legacy of craftsmanship that spans generations. Every log home is built from Northern White Cedar, chosen for its warmth, durability, and natural resistance to rot and insects.
Your log home isn’t just another house. It’s a place where memories will be made. That’s why every Ward cedar log home is designed to last for generations.
Our legacy isn't just about history, it's about the thousands of families and others that we have guided every step of the way. See why families across generations trust Ward Cedar for their forever homes.
Custom Log Homes and Log Cabin Floor Plans
Built Around You
No two families are alike, and your home should reflect that. With Ward, you can:
- Choose from log cabin kits, hybrid log home, or fully custom log homes
- Modify one of our most popular log home floor plans to suit your lifestyle
- Take a first step with our plans-only option, an affordable way to begin your journey without committing to a full package.
Whether you're starting with a simple log cabin, a family retreat, or a forever home, Ward has options that fit a wide range of budgets and lifestyles.
The Ward Way: Step-by-Step Log Home Building Process
Guidance at Every Step
Building a cedar log home can feel overwhelming. We make it simple, clear, and personal with a process that works:
Dream – Design – Approve – Build – Support
Whether you are starting with one of our log cabin floor plans or designing a fully custom log home, our team will guide you every step of the way. From your very first ideas to long after move-in day, we’ll be here for you.
Long-Term Support for Your Log Home Package
Confidence That Lasts
When you choose Ward, you’re choosing more than a log home package. You’re choosing a partner who will be here for the long run.
- Over 100 years of proven trust in building cedar log homes
- Ongoing support, guidance, and maintenance resources
- A team proud to stand behind every log cabin we’ve delivered
That’s confidence you can feel every time you walk through your front door.
Cedar Log Home Construction: Why Your Home Lasts
The Comfort System 5™
At Ward, cedar isn’t just a material; it’s the backbone of a building system that has been proven for more than a century. Every home is crafted from Northern White Cedar and built using our exclusive Comfort System 5™, designed for strength, comfort, and long-term protection.
- Precision Dado Joints
Each log is cut to overlap the next, locking together for a stronger, more energy-efficient fit. This creates a tighter wall system. - Exterior Caulking Groove
Every log features a subtle ¼” groove, adding a second line of defense against wind and water. It’s a safeguard that keeps your home dry and comfortable. - Five Key Elements Working Together
The Comfort System 5™ combines air-dried cedar logs, tongue-and-groove joinery, an internal foam gasket barrier, an external foam backer rod, and perma-chink energy seal exterior caulking. Together, these details create one of the most trusted log home systems, keeping your home straight, tight, and delivering comfort year after year, and standing the test of time.
What our Homeowners Say
Our homeowners say it best. Here's what families who built their Ward log home packages have experienced.
"We designed our 3,000 square-foot Ward Cedar Log Homes ranch in less than three months! Jane's skilled eye for detail, combined with her enthusiasm, made the process smooth. We are now living our dream."
- H.G., Southbury, CT.
"Not only do I recommend Ward Cedar Log Homes, I ask anyone who is considering new construction to take a look at Ward. The company reps are easy-going and know their business. Members of my build crew visited the mill and were very impressed with everyone’s commitment to excellence – from design, to milling, to loading the product for transport. They take their time and do things right. The product is an excellent blend of age-old, and modern, technologies - tried and true systems with the advantage of computer design and milling. The design process could only be easier if there weren't so many options. One can build from standard designs or create a dream house with as many facets as desired."
- Patrick
Ready to Build Your Dream Home?
Every great log home starts with a conversation. Tell us about your land, your lifestyle, and the log cabin home you’ve been dreaming of, and we’ll help you see what’s possible. Start the Conversation.