Ward Cedar Log Homes of Eastern PA

06/11/2026

𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬: 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 #𝟓 - 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝?

Yes. Any Ward plan can be adapted to a hybrid/timber home, and you can also bring us a plan you already like.

You don't have to decide everything before you start. You can choose a layout that feels close, then discuss whether a full log or hybrid makes the most sense for your project.

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Confused by terms like log homes, cabin kits, and log home packages? Learn what these terms really mean, what's included, and how to compare your options before you build.

06/06/2026

𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬: 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 #𝟓 - 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐯𝐬. 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐠

A full log home uses solid log walls for both structure and style.
A hybrid home uses framed and insulated exterior walls, then brings in cedar, log siding, timbers, and other touches to create the look and feel.

Neither is automatically "better". It depends on what matters most to you: tradition, insulation goals, finish preferences, local codes, budget, and how you want the home to live.

When you're ready to discuss your project, we'd be happy to go over both options to see what best fits your needs.

06/06/2026

𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬: 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 #𝟒 - 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝? 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

A hybrid gives you more room to shape the home around your style.

Maybe you want cedar in the great room, drywall in the bedrooms, stone on the exterior, or timber details in key spaces. Hybrid construction gives you more options without losing the character that draws people to log homes in the first place.

06/06/2026

𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬: 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 #𝟑 - 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝? 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

One reason homeowners consider hybrid homes is insulation.

With Ward's hybrid system, you can reach over R-30 performance, which may be helpful in colder climates or areas with stricter energy codes.

06/06/2026

𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬: 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 #𝟐 - 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞?

Yes. A hybrid home can still have the warm, natural look when you think of a cedar log home.

Depending on the design you want, it can include:

- Cedar log siding
- Timber accents
- Exposed beams
- T&G paneling
- Drywall
- Stone or other siding accents

That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons people choose hybrid.

06/04/2026

You were only going to browse a few log home plans.

Most Ward homes start with a standard plan and are customized. Sometimes it's a plan you found online. Sometimes it's a layout that feels close, but not quite right yet.

Wherever you are in the planning stage, we can help you sort through the possibilities and figure out what makes the most sense.

Browse our plans and start narrowing down what works for your day-to-day living https://wardcedarloghomes.com/plans/

06/02/2026

Another step closer! The roof is on and windows and doors are next.

We don’t think the view will ever get tiring for the homeowners.

06/02/2026

𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬: 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 #𝟏 - 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝?

A hybrid log home combines more than one building method or finish style.

At Ward, that means the exterior walls are framed and insulated, then finished with cedar log siding on the outside or another facade and T&G paneling on the inside (or drywall). You still get the cedar warmth and character, but with a different wall system than a full log home.