What is the insulation value of log homes compared to brick and stick homes?

Log Man sez: Homes made of logs provide very good insulation. As a rule, brick and stick homes need to have 2' x 6' framed walls to equal the R Value of homes made of 6' x 8' logs. What you may not know is that logs are a passive energy system.

Logs actually store heat as well as cool air conditioned air. In the winter, warm air in the logs is pushed back into the home when the outside temperatures is colder than the inside air. This unique feature of logs can amount to as much as a 30% annual savings in energy when compared to brick and stick homes.

What is the resale value of log homes? Log Man sez: Log homes tend to move rapidly when put on the market. Unfortunately, people who have log homes tend to keep them so few are on the market.

I have heard that log homes do not hold their value? Log Man sez: I do not have hard evidence about this but that is not what I have heard. The word on the street is that log homes tend to increase in value at a faster rate than brick and stick ... more.

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