How Do You Design A Log Home?
Log homes may have an old-fashioned appearance, but, according to Molly Smith at WCAX News in Vermont, they address a very modern concern: energy efficiency. Although log homes may be pricier at first, the money saved on heat during the winter months could quite possibly make up for those initial costs. Log homes can be built directly on site or pre-cut in a factory and delivered. When designing a log home, there are a few key items to keep in mind: R-value of the wood used, the floor plan, window placement and building to code. Determine the R-value of the wood being used and how it will react in the climate of the area. R-value is the measurement of wood’s resistance to heat flow. Logs will store heat during the day and release the heat at night. Therefore, climates with a considerable temperature fluctuation from day to night will benefit from a log home. Season the logs (or have them dried out) for at least six months before building to avoid air leakage later on. According to the
