Why a Custom Log Home is a Great Idea

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For many people, the dream of living in a log home is a bucket list item. A custom cedar log home is not only environmentally friendly, it is healthier, more energy efficient and can accommodate any style that suits your fancy. Here, we provide you with five reasons why building a log home is a great idea.

Log homes are eco-friendly

Research shows that carbon dioxide emissions are a significant factor in global warming. Eco-friendly log homes feature building materials that require less energy to manufacture than conventional homes. In addition, unlike other building materials, trees help absorb carbon dioxide and retain carbon after harvesting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Trees are a renewable resource managed carefully through replanting and controlled forest management. In fact, the majority of the cedar trees we currently use for the production of log homes have been salvaged from the wildfires in California, taking advantage of a precious natural material which otherwise would have gone to waste. In addition, materials used to produce log homes can be recycled and reused, eliminating unnecessary waste.

Finally, cedar log homes are more durable weather-wise, more stable, more fire resistant, more rot and bug resistant than a conventional home, making them an investment that will stand the test of time for generations. 

Log homes promote healthier living

Many engineered building materials used in conventional homes emit the chemicals from which they were made into the atmosphere of your home. These chemicals can adversely affect the quality of your living environment and your health. Logs are a completely natural resource, with no added chemicals. That’s why sustainable log homes can be ideal if you suffer from allergies and other respiratory illnesses.  

Finally, due to the denseness of the logs used to construct your home, the climate inside eco-friendly log homes allows for a healthier control of humidity levels and airflow. 

Log homes are energy efficient

The wood used in eco-friendly log homes contains unique properties which can help you save money on your monthly utility bills. The thermal mass of logs lends an extra layer of natural insulation, which blocks heat and cold from entering or leaving your home. This helps keep your home cozy and temperate year round and can reduce your heating and cooling costs by about fifty percent. 

Log homes have a wide range of versatility

When you picture a log home, the first thing that may come to mind is a cozy getaway nestled in the mountains. While that’s certainly one charming version, it’s far from your only option. In fact, log homes can range from tiny cabins to sprawling estates, with a vast array of styles, sizes, and designs to choose from.

From a structural standpoint, you can create anything with a log home that you can with a conventional home. And style-wise, log homes can be designed to fit any vernacular, from traditional craftsman to lakeside cottage to mountain modern and more. With a wide variety of log styles, floor plans and finishes to choose from, the sky’s the limit. 

Best of all, the log home lifestyle can’t be beat

There’s just something alluring about the idea of living in a log home. Being surrounded by the inherent beauty that logs possess provides a profound sense of connection to the natural world around you. The organic nature of the materials is grounding and brings a sense of peace, transforming your home into a haven from the hectic pace of everyday life. 

With all that it has to offer, a log home is more than just a dwelling place, it’s a lifestyle. One that you can share with family and friends, spending time together making memories for generations to come. When you invest in a log home, you invest in a forever home. 

Larry Trimboli is President of Sierra Log & Timber, esteemed purveyors of log & timber homes, barns and shade structures. Built on a heritage of quality and innovation, Sierra Log & Timber has led the industry in design, beauty, and value for over 39 years. View their profile or visit their website for more information.

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