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Log Homes - Common Myths About Log Homes

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




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