Building a green house is not so difficult as it sounds, especially if you keep the principles below, in mind. What do you think of, when you think of green building? Does your imagination conjure up visions of homes made of old tires, used beer cans, bales of straw or bricks made of clay? Of course a sustainable […]
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Rustic Log Homes
Mention rustic log homes and what do people think? They often picture a small log cabin, built for hunting or seasonal use, a log cabin in the woods. But, the truth is that rustic log homes are no longer just for hunting, fishing and vacations. And they are not always small… More and more, modern log homes are being built […]
What are Structural Insulated Panels?
Structural insulated panels, or SIPs, are one of the newer technologies for building. The panels go together quickly, saving on labor, they reduce onsite construction waste and they provide superior insulating qualities. Not only that, but they are a “green” technology! There are a number of advantages to building with structural insulated panels, and many […]
Building a Log Cabin – How to Get Started
Building a log cabin or timber frame home can overwhelm you, but, if you take a deep breath and follow these easy steps, it will be fun, if not relaxing! The secret to building a log cabin without losing your mind or your spouse, is to break the process down into manageable pieces—and stay organized! So how […]
Log Home Windows for Your New Home
Log home windows need to be energy efficient because log homes often have very large windows or a wall of windows. Using the best energy efficient windows is critical to the energy efficiency of your new log or timber home. Lesser quality windows are like a black hole for escaping energy! High performance windows will save you […]
What are SIPs or Structural Insulated Panels?
Structural Insulated Panels Defined What are SIPs panels? The full name is structural insulated panels. They are used in construction and they have a number of advantages. Incredibly energy efficient, they are strong, eco-friendly and go up fast! Structural insulated panels are high performance panels, made of rigid foam insulation that is sandwiched between two […]
Rustic Floors in Log Homes
Choosing Rustic Floors for Your Cabin or Lodge Rustic floors for your log or timber home, need to be chosen carefully, and there are factors to consider that go beyond just the rustic appearance that you want… For those who are into living green, there are a number of types of rustic floors made from natural […]
Advantages of a Post and Beam House
There are numerous advantages to a post and beam house, not the least of which is the incredible beauty of the decorative posts and beams. Quality Post and Beam Construction A post and beam house uses post and beam construction, in the old New England tradition, dating back 300 years! Many of those old New England […]
Timber Frame Construction
Modern Timber Frame Construction Modern timber frame construction is an art that closely resembles historical timber frame construction, although modern technology can provide more precision in timber joinery and construction. Regardless, there are no nails holding the frame together. Only pegs! Years ago, timber frame joints were cut and fit by hand, at the construction […]
Log Cabin Siding
A Log Home Without the Logs? Log cabin siding comes in wood, vinyl or steel. Each has different maintenance requirements, different applications and costs. The look similar to the untrained eye. Which is best for you? Log siding can provide the appearance and style of “traditional” solid log homes. In fact, log cabin siding is often used for gable […]
The Low Down on Log Cabin Kit Homes
Custom Log Homes from Log Cabin Kits? Log cabin kit homes are very popular and come in every shape and size imaginable, from luxury log homes to tiny weekender log cabins or even rustic hunting lodges. And fortunately, you can find log home prices for every budget. Gone are the days of trudging out into the woods to find logs for […]