As an authorized dealer for Linwood Homes, what does Northwest Cedar Concepts do?
We are one of the largest suppliers of custom homes in North America. We provide design, materials and construction resources. Our proven system allows customers to maintain control over the entire building process and get the best result in terms of lifestyle and resale value.

How much does one of your homes cost?
Costs are dependent on the location, size, design, material choices and complexity of construction. Northwest Cedar Concepts will work with you to develop a home design that fits your budget.

Why should I choose a Linwood home from Northwest Cedar Concepts?
Simply put, we give you more value than any other competitive alternative. We can provide you with everything you need and more in terms of site specific design, premium materials, practical construction options and access to technical expertise. Northwest Cedar Cocepts is committed to helping you get the home you want every step of the way.

Why is site specific design important?
Site specific design considers all the complex variables involved so that the home can be built cost effectively while minimizing costly mistakes.

Is there a wide selection of designs to choose from?
Linwood offers over 300 existing designs in various collections or we can create a unique full custom design especially for you.

Can I customize your existing designs to suit my needs?
Yes, you can make design changes as long as the result is structurally sound and meets local permitting and building code requirements.

Can I get the same materials at a better price elsewhere?
No – the range of premium quality materials we supply is not available at building supply outlets. Linwood products are manufactured to meet our special standards for performance and appearance.

Will the price go up if I can’t build right away?
No - Linwood offers meaningful price protection that is not available from competitors. A realistic time period is allowed from the date when the contract is signed to delivery so that customers can rely on their budgeted costs.

What types of homes do you offer?
We offer post & beam, timber-frame, log, conventional and hybrid homes in a variety of material specifications.

What do you supply?
In addition to site specific design and detailed blueprints, Linwood supplies all the materials required to build the home to lock-up. Northwest Cedar Concepts can also offer you a variety of practical construction options, access to technical expertise and a proven system to control your project.

Why is selecting the right combination of materials important?
By selecting the right combination of premium quality materials, you will get a better finished result with fewer problems during construction and lower labor costs.

Do I have protection through meaningful warranties?
Yes - Linwood has its own outstanding warranty program and only deals with reputable suppliers who stand behind their products.

Are you efficient in shipping materials to my site?
All the materials required to get your home to the lock up stage are shipped together. This gives you the most efficient and cost effective result due to lower shipping costs and the fact that materials are available when needed by the builder.

Will you build my home?
Using qualified builders is critical. We can offer you the choice of working directly with you or your contractor, introducing you to builders in our network or using our affiliated construction company.

What is a qualified builder?
A qualified builder must be properly insured and have the financial, technical and physical resources to construct the home. They must also have the ability to meet the terms of their contractual obligations.

Will you provide technical help during construction?
Yes – buying from Northwest Cedar Concepts gives you full access to Linwood's technical staff. This includes engineers, designers, production personnel and a variety of other experts.

How does your system help me get a better result?
Our proprietary Custom Builder XPM system allows you to maintain control over your project by helping you select the right combination of materials, generate a realistic budget, make informed decisions and monitor progress during construction.

How long does it take to build my home?
If you are in a hurry to build, Northwest Cedar Concepts is your best alternative. It usually takes about 6 months to build a simple home and a year or more to build a complex custom home. Northwest Cedar Concepts can help you expedite the building timeframe by providing you with fast turn around in blueprints so that you can obtain building permits as soon as possible. Materials are ordered when your design is finalized for production in order to be ready when needed. Also better materials mean more efficient construction.

How does your system work?
Northwest Cedar Concept's proven system supports homeowners by educating them on the building process and helping them plan ahead to get an efficient integration of:

• Full custom site specific design
• The right combination of materials
• Best construction practices
• Qualified building resources
• Technical support