Energy Efficiency
The energy efficient log home requires careful design to minimize air infiltration, control moisture and incorporate passive solar features. Here, we share tips and expert information for designing a log home that lives and performs well.
Understanding the HERS Index is important for your home to achieve top energy efficiency.
Key methods for your log home's energy efficient requirements.
What you should know about sealing the air penetration places of your log home.
Many things can affect the quality and energy efficiency of your log home, moisture content is one of these things.
There are a LOT of options when it comes to increasing energy efficiency of a log home. But how do you know which options will work best for you? Hiring an Energy Rater can help.
Home innovations that can monitor your energy usage to help you regulate your home’s heating, cooling and energy usage.
Properly siting your home to take advantage of passive solar gain is one of the easiest and smartest ways to accomplish energy efficiency.
There are two basic ways to give a log home’s energy performance a boost: through design and through materials.
Geothermal (harnessing the natural warmth of subterranean soil) is one of the most intriguing renewable energy options available, but few people understand how it works or how fruitful the benefits can actually be. To help you decide if it’s right for you, let’s look at the basics.
Energy saving solutions for your log home.
If your planned log home location is in a highly remote area where bringing electricity in could be expensive or if you just want…
Radiant heat for your log home is a great option for a several reasons. Efficiency, creating a better indoor environment and saves money in the long run are just a few to name.
Light temperature in your log home is an important factor to consider during the construction process because of the color of the lights. Learn about a softer, yellow light option or a brighter, white light.
According to electronics manufacturer GE, there are a number of reasons to ditch incandescent, halogen and even CFLs in favor of LED lighting. Here are five key points that could impact your decisions for your log home.
Want long-term satisfaction with your log home? It starts with energy-efficient construction. Here are our 10 essentials to lovin…
Many people are finding the prospect of a renewable resource—logs—for the main building material attractive and then looking beyo…
We know you have questions about the energy efficiency of log homes. We've asked industry experts, Katahdin Cedar Log Homes to he…
After a flood soaked his family’s log home, Paul Peebles thought he just had a water problem, but soon he discovered air leakage …
This modern interpretation of a log home is full of function, energy-efficiency and uncommon style.
Windows and doors can be a home’s biggest perpetrators of inefficiency. But you can block leakage and build an air-tight log home.
When it comes to heating and cooling your log home, the best strategy may be to divide and conquer.
Testing has shown that though the R-value of a log is technically low, log homes are energy efficient. Read on to learn about the…
A family chooses Katahdin Cedar Log Homes to build their eco-friendly log home on the banks of the Wye River.
Towering stone chimneys and massive hearths are staples of log-home design. Here's some guidance on what to consider in order to get the most out of your log home fireplace.
Tucked alongside a conservation area in western Wyoming, one home successfully blends sleekness and strength with low-tech applications of energy efficiency.
With legislation phasing out traditional incandescent light bulbs, it's time to brush up on your energy-efficient light bulb opti…
Forget high-tech gadgetry or the latest green-washing trend. These eco-friendly home design basics will prime any home for increased efficiency.
