New homeowners often ask, what are the log home advantages over a conventional home

Before we go into the pros and cons of a Log Home over a regular constructed home there are two really top of the list pros:

• The look of a real Log Home, there is just something so wonderful about it, words fail us.
  
• The smell of a Log Home, once again it’s hard to explain but there is something just so special about the wood, the natural esthetics and being closer to nature.

The Pros and Cons

• Logs homes are made to a higher standard & superior craftsmanship, because of this, log homes regularly appraise higher, added to this the added value due to our first tow comments, of the look and smell.
• Compared to a cold piece of drywall, wood is warmer to the touch.
• Due to its thermal mass, solid wood is energy efficient, keeping temperatures inside the home comfortable year around, keeping the excessive heat out in summer and keeping the warmth in the winter months.
• Log homes are manufactured and designed to be 15 – 20% more efficient than a conventional stick-built home.
• Log homes are sturdy, stand up well to the elements, and generally can last hundreds of years.
• Noise in a Log homes doesn’t travel like it does in a stick-built home, so it’s usually quieter and so there is more privacy within the home, from not only the outside world but the rooms within the hpme.
• One last major benefit, is that it’s easy to maintain log homes and keep them free of mold, mildew, and insect infestations.

As a whole, we feel the log home advantages  far outweigh the cons when it comes to choosing a log home. Whether it’s for your primary residence, or a vacation rental.