Bois Rond Tucson
Journal

Notes, craft and behind the scenes.

Our thoughts on Scandinavian log construction: design, comfort, durability and the reality of self-building in Quebec.

Ready-to-Build log structure being assembled in Quebec
Featured · Construction and sustainable living

Ready to Build: self-building without compromise

“Assemble it yourself” kits promise simplicity and often deliver numbered logs. Ready to Build offers another path: a shell erected, closed in and weathertight on your slab.

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Tucson running in the snow in front of a horse-drawn sleigh through a snowy Quebec forest
Our story

Tucson – The faithful spirit behind every home

Our name is no accident. It comes from an imposing and noble Bernese-Labrador dog whose quiet strength still inspires every structure we build.

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Preliminary architectural sketches for a Tucson log home
Design and planning

Building in log: design and plans, the keys to success

A well-conceived plan maximizes space, light and siting. At Tucson, design is never a formality: it is the foundation of the entire project’s success.

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Log home with a mountain view
Comfort and energy efficiency

Comfort and savings: the advantages of log homes

Solid white pine holds heat through winter and releases it slowly as temperatures rise. The result: a home that stays temperate, efficient and soothing.

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Log home in winter on the shore of a lake
Construction and sustainable living

Why choose a Scandinavian log home in Quebec

Natural insulation, ecological materials, resilience and long-term value: the advantages that set the Scandinavian log home apart from conventional construction.

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