Log Homes - Common Myths About Log Homes

There are a number of common myths regarding loginformation. Modern logs are thoroughly dried before
homes that unfairly affect perceptions of people whoused for construction, making them virtually free of
might otherwise enjoy the log home life. Many ofthe problems of the past. However, some settling is
these myths have gotten an honest start sometimestill possible, and most log home builders use special
in the past but are no longer true.Myth #1: Logtechniques to compensate.Myth #7: Log homes are
homes are dark and gloomy. The truth: In Abrahamfireproof. The truth: This is not quite true but solid log
Lincoln's day, yes. Today, no. Log homes today tendwalls do withstand fire much better than conventional
to have large expansive windows, skylights,framed walls. This fact probably doesn't matter
well-designed lighting systems, and optionalmuch, however, if the only thing standing after a
light-colored interior walls.Myth #2: Log homes aremajor fire are the charred walls.Myth #8: Log homes
cold and drafty. The truth: This is another perceptionare stronger than conventional homes. The truth: This
that comes from many years ago. Today's logis almost completely true, because it's actually the
homes are professionally engineered and built to bemassive log walls that provide strength. Even though
energy efficient and draft-free.Myth #3: Log homesother parts of a log home may not be as strong as
require a lot of maintenance. The truth: This isthe walls, the walls tend to hold everything together
partially true but log homes typically require no morein times of storms or earthquakes.Myth #9: It's
maintenace than any other type of wood-sided anddifficult to find log home builders. The truth: Not true
wood-framed home. Maintenance usually meansat all, especially in areas where log homes are
periodic cleaning and application of protectantcommon. Many builders specialize in log homes or
stains.Myth #4: Log homes cost more to build. Thehave log home experience. When a log home builder
truth: Log homes are typically custom-built homes,is not available, conventional builders can learn from
not mass produced conventional spec homes -- andseminars and construction manuals provided by log
therefore cost more, but generally no more thanhome companies.Myth #10: Log homes are only for
other type of custom home. Handcrafted homes caneccentrics/retirees/vacation lovers/empty-nesters.
cost more.Myth #5: Log homes are hard to finance.The truth: Modern log homes have grown up and are
The truth: Some banks don't like to finance logno more simply small vacation cabins. They are
homes because they are unfamiliar with log homefull-time residences for families with children, often in
construction. However, there is no shortage of otherconventional neighborhoods, with all the conveniences
local banks and national lending companies who areand luxuries of any other type of home.Al Hearn is
comfortable with log homes and are eager to loanowner and operator of Log Home Advisor ( where
money, especially in areas where log homes arelog home enthusiasts can find helpful log home
common.Myth #6: Log home walls settle and causearticles, information, expert advice, planning tools,
problems. The truth: Again, this is mostly oldcost estimators, and affordability calculators.