When you think about log homes as a whole, it’s easy to link
them back to the past. They were a classically implemented design used because
of its efficiency during a time when homesteaders and pioneers needed an
efficient way to construct homes. Today, log home construction has become the
best of the past and the present. We are able to implement our current
technology and combine it with a classically efficient building technique to
create the ultimate home. The benefits of log homes are endless. Here are a few
ways that your log home is helping to sustain the environment:
Log homes are more sustainable
Did you know that compared to a conventionally built home,
log homes are the most sustainable for the environment? There are a few reasons
for this. Because they are built directly from a renewable resource (trees!),
they deplete fewer natural resources. Trees that are cut to build log homes can
be replanted and grow to full size in just a few years, as compared to
resources that are used to build conventional homes. In addition, many of the
logs that are used to build log homes are built from standing dead timber, ensuring
that the timber is used rather than burned.
Log cabins last longer
Contrary to popular belief, log cabins last even longer than
brick homes. Because of how long they last, fewer resources are used putting
into their reconstruction or the construction of a whole new home. In fact,
many log homes from hundreds of years ago are still standing today.
Energy Efficiency
Log cabins that are well built generally end up being around
30% more energy efficient than brick homes. Wood naturally stores heat, making
it much easier to keep the interior of the home cooler in the summer and warmer
in the winter.
For more information on log homes, visit the Schroeder Log Home website, and feel free to give us a call!
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