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Canadian Artisan Log Cabin Builders

Laverty Log Homes

Don’t take quality for granted.

Laverty Log Homes & Timber Frames is a Canadian company that prides itself on producing the finest handcrafted log homes and timber frame buildings. With a focus on authenticity and attention to detail, our team of artisans creates truly exceptional structures that will last a lifetime.

Quality that stands up

  • Engineering an authentic and durable double-gasket system to prevent drafts or water infiltration in our joinery. We do not use fibreglass.
  • Using hand tools to shape logs and heavy timber, hewing timbers with authentic, time-honoured European techniques.
  • Holding ourselves to the highest standards in wood joinery as an active member in good standing of the International Log Builders™ Association (ILBA).
Are you inspired to make a statement?

We excel at complex open timber/log roof systems, including trusses, valleys, heavy purlins and rafters. Check out our award-winning project gallery.

Earl Laverty

PROUD OWNER

Since 2005, Earl and his team of artisans have produced award-winning log homes, cabins, resorts and timber frames. 

From the smallest detail to the grandest design, Earl is committed to the highest log and heavy timber construction standards alongside his deep-seated passion for the beauty and intricacy of woodworking.

  • Previous Vice President Of International Log Builders Association
  • Log Building Standards & Effective Practices Committee Member

Over the years, Earl has been an active member of the International Log Builders Association, serving 6 years on the board of directors and as vice president. Earl has served on several committees to overhaul the Log Building Standards and develop Effective Practices and Methods.

“Earl’s craftsmanship for log building is second to none, but equally as important, Earl took the time to understand our goals and needs to help give us advice along the way.”

Corey & HollyParis, ON

Laverty's Team Of Artisans

Julien Oribes

Julien is a master timber framer and log builder. Having completed his Master School training in Germany, Julien brings a deep passion to working with heavy timbers and complex wood joinery. Julien feels that trees are his canvas. In his spare time Julien likes working on his antique pickup truck and listening to good music.

Holger Wurzbacher

Holger began log building as a co-op student from the local high school in Baden, Ontario. His energy and strength made him a natural log peeler – a task that is done exclusively by hand the old-fashioned way. He is now journeyman at Laverty Log Homes & Timber Frames as a professional log builder. He enjoys extreme sports, playing the violin and speaks three languages fluently.

Liam Beirne

Liam brings over 14 years of heavy timber experience to Laverty Log Homes & Timber Frames. Along with a formal education in home design, Liam’s expertise with the tools of the log and timber trade make him a valuable leader in our company.

When he isn’t cutting logs or timbers, Liam enjoys spending time with his young family or carving it up on his snow board on the slopes.

Adam Wurzbacher

Trained as a journeyman machinist, and familiar with tolerances smaller than a millimeter, Adam brings precision to his work as a log builder. With a love for the outdoors, adventure and a strong desire to create, Adam has been using his rock-climbing skills to scale the log creations at Laverty Log Homes & Timber Frames.

Partners

The International Log Builders Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of building officials, builders, homeowners and the general public, about log homes and proper building methods. The Effective Practices and Methods of construction, scientific testing of solid log wall construction and the sharing of knowledge, are the main focus of the ILBA.

Dietrichs North American is a leading company in 3D CAD design software. Its ability to model and design structures – including complex wood and heavy timber connections make Dietrichs a very powerful tool in Log and timber construction.

Sansin has a wide variety of log and timber treatments that protect your investment and allow the wood to breathe. With a wide variety of low VOC standard colours and custom mixes, you will find exact colours to suit your tastes.