A common problem with many log homes is gaps between log courses. Over time, as moisture slowly evaporates from the logs, they shrink and create gaps. These gaps can cause drafts that reduce energy efficiency. They allow moisture to collect between logs increasing the possibility of decay and create entry points for all kinds of [...]
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Caulking Log Homes
Posted by admin on March 10th, 2011
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Tags: backer rod, decay, energy efficiency, gap, gaps, insect problems, insulator, log home, log homes, rubber band 
No Comments »Do-It-Yourself Hits the Housing Market: Build Your Own Home Using a Kit
Posted by admin on March 9th, 2011
Customize your new home and still enjoy the convenience of modular housing with a do-it-yourself kit. Whether you want a log home, a conventional stick built home, or a geodesic dome, there is a wealth of choices which allow you to build in a variety of options according to your own needs.Log homes constructed of [...]
Small Modular Homes
Posted by admin on March 7th, 2011
Modular houses widely range in size and style from small weekend getaways to huge permanent homes. Small modular houses are suited for small families, bachelors and those looking for simple, elegant, budget-friendly housing.Modular homes are made of units called modules made at manufacturing centers away from their actual building sites. The finished home is then [...]