You want a cottage, but wonder how to achieve such a project? Here is a step-by-step explanation of how Rayben goes about making your dream come true:

If you can picture your cottage in your mind – start to imagine the indoor design and the landscaping – then you are ready to take the fist step and meet with a wood cottage expert.

During your first meeting, our expert will validate your initial expectations and ideas, and take into account whether you already own land and plans. He can guide and help you to better understand all the possibilities and refer you to our partners for financing.

Every new step will bring about a meeting or contact and be validated by all parties.

Once the land, plans, and budgets are determined, a contract will be drawn up, summarizing all validated details and guarantees.

A schedule will be prepared to program the design steps and the construction deadlines.

You will be informed of the project’s progress and consulted if any modifications or adjustments – even minor ones – are necessary.

We will take care of monitoring the worksite throughout the duration of the project.

Every project is unique. Our advice is precious, but our bids are free. Do not hesitate to contact us to make your dream come true.

The different types of cottages

All of the cottages we build are made of wood, but there are different techniques and results available. Here are a few definitions that may help you learn a little bit more about them and help you make your choice.

Log cottage or Scandinavian cottage

This is the preferred type of cottage in Canada. Enjoy the incomparable charm of these homes entirely built of roundwood and perfectly adapted to our climate, dwellings that feature all the modern comforts, while cohabiting in harmony with nature.

Rayben criteria for building a high-quality log cottage

• Rigorously chosen trees, for harmonious results and ideal isolation;
• Wood species meticulously chosen for their quality with regard to aesthetics, stability, and sustainability;
• Manual debarking to bring the fibers into focus and give the logs a beautiful roundness;
• Fitting-up on the production site to check the assembly;
• Pre-treating of the wood before transport, to avoid damaging it during the journey and installation, and to facilitate the final treatment.

You will become the proud owner of a home of character, featuring energy efficiency qualities that surpass even Scandinavian standards.

Le Ouareau
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Le forestier	Le Harfang
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Le Rustique	Le Villageois
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Squared log cottage
You like wood, but not the rustic aspect of roundwood? Squared log construction is the thing for you. Smooth, straight walls, more of a classic charm, easier design. But before all, it is a question of taste, so let your heart have a say!

 

 

Hybrid cottage
The hybrid cottage offers the advantages of both methods explained above, as well as the possibility of owning a cottage that meets Novoclimat criteria. If you wish to discover this revolutionary technique, which combines the charm of old and the latest technological advances, you can visit our model home in Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci. Contact us to arrange for an unforgettable visit.

Let the models created by our architect partners, as well as those featured on our Achievements page, seduce and inspire you. You can also let your imagination run free!