2006-11-30 02:21:48 · 3 answers · asked by Chris 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The heaviness of the logs makes it very quiet inside. The only problem I've had is one of cluster flies. The original owner didn't seal the soffits to the rafter areas tightly when he finished the loft. As a result they find their way inside to "winter over". But I'm taking care of that. But they are very comfortable because of the thermal mass and draft free quality. You will have to re-stain and check the caulking on them every 5-7 years. And I recommend you seal the inside walls with a finish like Dutch Oil. This make it easier to dust and gives that deep wood look.
Of course nothing matches a log cabin for that coolness factor.
Good luck.
2006-12-01 18:10:28 · answer #1 · answered by charley128 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The number one benefit of a well built log home is the insulation that the logs offer. A block home will have walls with 3-6 SEER, but a log home can have 40 SEER. This means that heating and cooling a log home is very cheap. Depending on your location, a log home can also be very cheap to build. How many other houses are the building materials already on your land. If you have some skill you can cut and finish the trees on your land and build your own house. There are many plans available on the internet that will show you how to do the whole house yourself.
If you are considering building a log house in a standard neighborhoood and having a contractor build it, you are most likely interested in the curb appeal. Log cabins stand appart from standard houses in a way I personally like, not all agree though.
A log home can have a higher risk for termite damage, depending on the construction type. Most modern designs minimize this risk though.
2006-11-30 12:10:05 · answer #2 · answered by yesmynameismud 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't know
2006-12-03 09:13:35 · answer #3 · answered by paintballjla 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋