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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.

Geothermal Systems for Log Homes
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.
Design Aspects For Energy Savings
Energy saving solutions for your log home.
Air Sealing Your Log Home
Why air sealing your log home against air infiltration is as important as insulating your home.
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Solar Panels 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 wa...
Radiant Heat For Your Log Home
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.
Interior Lighting: The Importance of Light Temperature in a Log Home
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.
Why You Should Switch to LED Lighting
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.
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10 Essential Energy-Efficient Construction Tips
Want long-term satisfaction with your log home? It starts with energy-efficient construction. Here are our 10 essentials to lov...
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6 Quick Steps to Becoming More Green + Eco-Friendly
Many people are finding the prospect of a renewable resource—logs—for the main building material attractive and then looking be...
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Ask the Expert - Energy Efficiency for Today's Log Home
We know you have questions about the energy efficiency of log homes. We've asked industry experts, Katahdin Cedar Log Homes to ...
What is a Log Building System?
In addition to its superior good looks, a log building system works a little differently than conventional construction. Here’s how.
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Taking an Energy Audit in Your Log Home
After a flood soaked his family’s log home, Paul Peebles thought he just had a water problem, but soon he discovered air leakag...
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Energy Efficiency in a Modern Log Home
This modern interpretation of a log home is full of function, energy-efficiency and uncommon style.
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Building an Air-Tight Log Home
Windows and doors can be a home’s biggest perpetrators of inefficiency. But you can block leakage and build an air-tight log home.
Using Mini Splits to Heat and Cool for Your Log Home
When it comes to heating and cooling your log home, the best strategy may be to divide and conquer.
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Proving the Energy Benefits of Log Homes
Testing has shown that though the R-value of a log is technically low, log homes are energy efficient. Read on to learn about t...
Dreaming in Green in an Eco-Friendly Log Home
A family chooses Katahdin Cedar Log Homes to build their eco-friendly log home on the banks of the Wye River.

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