Being motivated to build a greener log home and knowing how to do it are two different things, and once you bring the budget into the picture the sustainable building process can become shrouded in a green fog. A recent article from the Log Homes Council will give you a clear picture of 11 affordable [...]
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Log Homes are Healthy Homes
Consider the number of hours you and your family spend indoors. As you sit around the dining room table or watch TV, you want to feel confident that the air you breathe is clean. The general air quality of your indoor environment is largely determined by the building materials used to construct your home. Therefore, [...]
Log Home Building Codes in the News
From the Log Homes Council – NH Codes Now Recognize Log Building Standards
The following is a summary of an article written by Rob Pickett, for the Log Homes Council.
For the first time ever, building a log home in New Hampshire is covered by an International Codes Council (ICC) Standard that is referenced in both the [...]
All About Log Homes – Top 5 Articles by the Log Homes Council
Searching for more information about log homes? The Log Homes Council is a great place to start. Try these articles to get you started on your search:
Fire Performance of Log Walls: One frequently asked question is “How do log walls perform in a fire?” Building codes and the insurance industry look at this issue to [...]
