The John Alden
This company confines its production of
wall logs to Northern White Cedar and,
because of certain qualities of this wood,
their units (they insist) will outlast any
type of house being built today.
Northern White Cedar (thuja occiden-
talis) is a natural choice for this type
construction. Extremely light in weight
because of the many tiny air cells throughout
its length, it is highly preferred for its
natural insulating properties. Uncom-
monly weather resistant, it is nevertheless a
beautiful wood with impressive variations
of light and dark grains and more than a
sprinkling of knots to provide interesting
highlights. Add to all these the fact that
white cedar is impervious to even the most
vigorous insects and you have the perfect
cabin—or home-building material. A
variety of the same tree is used extensively
for home landscaping. It is commonly
called arbor vitae.
Ward has made thorough use of all the
characteristics of this tough and handsome
wood to produce fine, sturdy cabins.
