How energy efficient will my Barna log home be?
• 10. What building system does Barna Log Homes recommend? 1. Will my log home be maintenance free? Contrary to popular belief, a log home is not entirely maintenance free. A log home generally requires much less maintenance than a conventional house. The secret to maintaining the beauty of your logs is to keep them dry. Treat your logs as soon as possible after construction with your choice of preservative and stain. Retreating may be necessary every one to three years thereafter, depending upon the preservative used and the degree of weathering. For additional information, contact your local Barna distributor or a local stain/preservative retailer for choice of finishes available and his or her recommendations for a simple maintenance program for your log home. 2. Can my Barna log home be customized to my needs? Yes! In fact, every Barna log home is a custom home, and even though we have many standard models that might meet your needs as they are, our full-service design and engineer
