Why Wood ?
2. Wood is energy efficient - warm in winter and cool in summer. It is one of nature's best insulators with 4 x better insulation that concrete, 6 x better than brick and 15 x better than stone !
3. Maintenance costs for a log home can be zero if one chooses not to paint / varnish.This will not affect the durability of the logs.
4. Construction is quick, usually between 2 and 4 weeks.
5. There is no wastage of building materials and there is no building rubble to clear away. All remains can be used in an environmentally friendly way.
6. Being a natural and breathing product it does not adversely affect the health,and in fact, is conducive to it.
7. Wood has an inviting and welcoming aura. In a log home one is in touch with nature, which has a positive effect on the psyche.
8. And best of all, your log home has a life expectancy of up to 300 years !
There are many advantages to choosing for a wooden or log home.
1. Building with wood is affordable and you can even do it yourself (saving 30 to 50% of the construction cost.)
