Is a log home environmentally friendly?
(Katahdin Goes Green) Whether you choose to build with northern white cedar, red cypress, your Carolina Log Center home will be environmentally friendly! The Carolina Log Center makes the environment a priority and has chosen suppliers who exemplify a respect for nature. Katahdin Cedar Log Homes has an intricate manufacturing process that guarantees every part of every tree is used. They have even created a separate product line for items created with tree segments that do not go into the building of your home. Bark, for example, is turned into mulch and excess lumber contributes to shadow boxes and other beautiful pieces. • What is the benefit of pre-drilled logs? For Northern White Cedar, Carolina Log Center offers Katahdin pre-drilled logs, as these save time during construction, which keeps the cost of building down, but also contributes to a higher quality home. Each log is pre-drilled to accept lag bolts, which assemble faster, are more weather resistant, and are far more tightly
