Posted by admin | Posted in Log Cabin Tips & Ideas | Posted on 14-05-2010
Tags: log home logs, log home logs for sale, logging, programming, tools, web, web2.0
3 Good Reasons to Choose Log Homes
Log homes are gaining popularity these days. Not only because of their unique looks but also the eco friendly nature of them. Log homes present many benefits that the conventional homes cannot offer. These log homes are not only beautifully, but also are kinder to the environment.
1. The Environment friendly home
There is a misconception that log homes lead to deforestation that in turn leads to serious environmental problems. The point to be noted here is that these log homes are made from this planets best renewable resource, ‘the trees’. The logs required for building the log homes are obtained from legal loggers. These loggers re-plant where they cut the logs and hence do not lead to deforestation. Recent surveys indicate that conventional homes contribute 40% to the total harmful CO2 emissions. Hence the log homes are excellent opportunities to reduce the Co2 emissions and save the planet.
2. The more energy efficient home
Log homes are more energy efficient when compared to the traditional homes. Energy statistics on log homes prove that they consume 30% less energy. To confirm this energy efficiency of log homes, ‘the National Bureau of Standards tests’ conducted a test. The test results where amazing. Log homes used approximately 46% less energy for heating during the spring heating period. They then tried an 11 week cooling solution during summer through the log homes. Here the log homes used 24% less cooling energy when compared to other conventional homes.
3. Unique and good to look home
Apart from being Environment friendly and energy efficient, the log homes are unique pieces of art and elegance. The log homes are very easy to maintain and the maintenance cost associated with the log homes are very low. There are so many house plans available and often you can assist in designing the home of your dreams.
Building Log Homes
After seeing the benefits that a log home offers, if you are interested in building your own dream log home, there are many places that you can do some more research. From flooring plans to roofing, there are many options available. If you are not sure about the log home plans, it is always better to some professional help. There are professional Log Home Builders out there who offer free log home plans. To save your valuable time and money, there are Log Home Packages too. These packages include everything from log home flooring plans to living area layout and roofing. If you like to know more about the benefits of the unique log homes, there are many log home shows and log home seminars conducted everywhere.
Bottom line
“Modern technology owes ecology an apology” is an old saying. Things are very different these days. The latest technology of log homes makes the saying change to “Modern technology owes ecology great thanks”.
About the Author
The author of this article is an expert in log homes design. He is also a well wisher of the environment and knows the importance of log homes in being Eco-friendly. He has written many articles on the eco friendliness and the energy efficiency of the log homes so that people can understand the benefits of log homes and save the Grinning Planet.
Log Home Maintenance - Staining Logs & Siding
 |
 Avengers SHIELD Eagle Patch Strategic Home Intervention Enforcement Log Div $8.99 Time Remaining: 20d 17h 50m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 Buy It Now |
 HOME OR OFFICE WIRELESS ROUTER 80211N G B WEB OR REMOTE MANAGEMENT AND LOG $19.99 Time Remaining: 35m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 Buy It Now | Bid now |
 Muirs Original Log Home Guide Magazine Winter 1992 $4.99 Time Remaining: 1h 4m |
 Fairy Garden LOG HOUSE Fairy Home Georgetown Home Garden Fiddlehead $25.95 Time Remaining: 27d 12h 40m Buy It Now for only: $25.95 Buy It Now |
 Muirs Original Log Home Guide Magazine Summer 1993 $4.99 Time Remaining: 1h 4m |
 Bear toilet paper holder bathroom cabin log home decor $19.99 Time Remaining: 22d 19h 12m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 Buy It Now |
 Muirs Original Log Home Guide Magazine Winter 1993 $4.99 Time Remaining: 1h 6m |
 Tree Gnome Wood Carving Rustic Spirit Log Home Hobbit Cabin Forest Face Art $23.02 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 39m |
 UTAH Ogden Log Home Lydia Gates 1901 Gravure Print $49.95 Time Remaining: 29d 1h 33m Buy It Now for only: $49.95 Buy It Now |
 Muirs Original Log Home Guide Magazine Fall 1993 $4.99 Time Remaining: 1h 10m |
 FISHERMAN LIVES HERE WITH HIS BEST CATCH Fishing Lodge Log Cabin Home Decor Sign $12.95 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 20m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 Buy It Now |
 Muirs Original Log Home Guide Magazine Fall 1993 $4.99 Time Remaining: 1h 10m |
 Wood Carving Tree Wizard Forest Face Rustic Log Home Gnome Cabin Elf Hobbit $21.73 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 22h 29m |
 2RUSTIC CEDAR SHELVES LOG HOME Lodge Decor $69.99 Time Remaining: 15d 13h 39m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 Buy It Now |
 LARGE TAIL Grey Squirrel mount for log home collector Restaurant NR LOOK $26.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 8m |
 WELCOME LOONEY FOLKS GATHER Loon Lodge Primitive Log Cabin Home Decor Sign NEW $12.95 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 31m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 Buy It Now |
 Wood Carving Rustic Spirit Log Home Gnome Cabin Sculpture Forest Face Wizard $20.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 22h 38m |
 XXLARGE TAIL Grey Squirrel mount log home collector Restaurant NR LOOK $46.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 21h 2m |
 WELCOME Hanging Bear Log Cabin Rustic Lodge Home Decor Sign $12.95 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 31m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 Buy It Now |
 Muirs Original Log Home Dcor Directory 5 Magazine 1993 $5.99 Time Remaining: 1h 10m |
 DONT FEED THE BEARS Primitive Log Cabin Rustic Lodge Home Decor Sign $12.95 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 31m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 Buy It Now |
 Department 56 Heritage VillageBringing Home the Yule Log 55581 NIB $9.95 Time Remaining: 2h 2m Buy It Now for only: $11.95 Buy It Now | Bid now |
 Dept 56 Dickens Village Bringing Home the Yule Log Accessory Pc 55581 $10.99 Time Remaining: 1h 6m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 Buy It Now | Bid now |
 WELCOME Lake Forest Animals Deer Rusitc Log Cabin Lodge Home Decor Sign NEW $12.95 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 42m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 Buy It Now |
 Log Home Living Magazine April May 1993 $4.99 Time Remaining: 1h 8m |
 DEER PASS LODGE Rustic Lodge Primitive Log Cabin Home Decor Tin Sign NICE $12.95 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 42m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 Buy It Now |
 Log Home Living Magazine August September 1993 $4.99 Time Remaining: 1h 10m |
 Log Home Living Magazine June July 1993 $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 14m |
 NBS Insecticide Carpenter Bee Stain Additive Log Homes $32.95 Time Remaining: 20d 16h 14m Buy It Now for only: $32.95 Buy It Now |
 THE Log Home Building DESIGN ARCHITECTUREWOOD CABINS $5.98 Time Remaining: 1h 42m |
 GRIN BEAR IT Primitive Log Cabin Rustic Lodge Home Decor Sign SO CUTE $12.95 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 31m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 Buy It Now |
 Wood Tree Carving Rustic Spirit Forest Gnome Face Sculpture Log Home Art $21.73 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 22h 37m |
 Log Home Illustrated Plans Magazine 1997 $4.99 Time Remaining: 1h 6m |
 BEAR HUGS GIVEN HERE Rustic Lodge Primitive Log Cabin Home Decor Sign CUTE $12.95 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 31m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 Buy It Now |
 NEW AMAZING black Squirrel log home collector Restaurant NR $19.48 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 21h 8m |
 LARGE CANOE RENTALS Rustic Wood Log Cabin Lodge Lake Home Decor Sign NEW $18.95 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 42m Buy It Now for only: $18.95 Buy It Now |
 Tree Wood Gnome Rustic Spirit Log Home Cabin Art Decor Wizard Forest Face Art $21.73 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 22h 26m |
 Log Home Living Magazine February March 1994 $4.99 Time Remaining: 1h 10m |
 TIMBER FRAMING HOW TO BOOK PLANS 1908 SLICK CHISEL MALLET 450pics 385pg LOG HOME $22.57 Time Remaining: 22d 23h 45m Buy It Now for only: $22.57 Buy It Now |
 Log Homes Illustrated Magazine March April 1994 $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 10m |
