Dead Standing Timber for Stability in Luxury Log Homes


High in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, vast tracts of timber have been killed by periodic beetle epidemics. The beetles kill green trees, but do not harm the wood, leaving a tree dead but still standing and sound. There, at high altitudes, wh… Continue

Borates for Log Homes

By Greg Steckler
Let’s talk for a bit about borate treatments for your log home. If you’ve never heard of
them, you are probably asking, why would I want it? Well, do you hate the thought of
termites of all kinds eating at your house? How about Carpenter ants, Old House Borer
beetles, powder beetles,… Continue

Pouring Concrete During Cold Weather for Luxury Log Homes
By: Log Home Builders Association

Sometimes, out of necessity or eagerness, you may start working on the foundation of
your log home in the middle of winter. Pouring concrete during cold weather can be a
little tricky, because pouring concrete in fr… Continue

STAINING DO’S AND DON’TS FOR YOUR LUXURY LOG HOMES
By Michigan Wood Products

Proper preparation of your log siding product before staining, as well as the staining procedure itself, can ensure that your finished logs or log siding exceeds your expectations or the expectations of your client. Here are some v… Continue

Thermal Mass Benefits of Log Homes

The nation's Model Energy Code finally recognizes the energy-conservation benefits of thermal mass. After 13 years, the LHC's claim a log wall's thermal mass makes it as energy efficient as a well-insulated frame wall has been acknowledged. The situation coul… Continue