2006-06-15 07:24:05 · 6 answers · asked by michele 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Yes. According to the linked report of a joint NBS / HUD and DOE study, they are.
http://www.oldvaloghomes.com/EnergyEfficiency/energy_effieciency_of_log_homes.htm
2006-06-27 16:41:36 · answer #1 · answered by J G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the r factor of the logs is probably the highest that you are ever going to receive and not only that, it is actually better flame retardant also (meaning it will take longer for the whole thing to go up in flames than a normal built house) But what alot of consumers don't know; you need good windows and doors and insulated roof to make it have the highest R factor.
2006-06-29 00:59:14 · answer #2 · answered by llltazslleyeslloflltrullblulll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their international company masters have not yet recommended them that any replace to the status quo are approved. Uh yea - no kidding it is not industry pushed, because of the surprising wing hatchet interest on something seen even the slightest resourceful. The conservatives are so terrified of their very own shadows suited now they're going to have self assurance and do something.
2016-12-08 09:26:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They claim they are, but my son worked for a log home manufacture in Vermont and he says no. Plus they are prone to wood peckers and wood bores...
2006-06-15 10:09:42 · answer #4 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on when they were built. newer yes older no
2006-06-22 09:23:44 · answer #5 · answered by Steve Johns 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on insulation which has more
2006-06-27 03:05:31 · answer #6 · answered by Tom A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋