Are log homes heat cost efficient? - Summit County, Colorado

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Are log homes heat cost efficient? Log homes are very cost-effective to heat because of their thermal mass. Thermal mass is the naturally formed air pockets created by the cell structure of a log. When a log home is not energy-efficient, it is almost always one of four reasons. 1. The thickness of the log walls is too small meaning there is less insulation and less thermal mass created by the small log size. 2. The joinery of the logs is not fitting correctly allowing escaping heat. 3. The builder did not follow the shrinkage requirement for the log home. In time this can allow air to infiltrate the home. 4. When designing a home take into consideration the features that will decrease the efficiently to heat the home. Some examples are: high or vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, oversized windows and large and expansive-style homes. A four corner rectangular log home is the most inexpensive to build, with the point kept in mind that nothing in today’s market in inexpensive to build. A home’s design does not have to be unusual or expensive to create a knock-out-look. Clean lines and simplicity can be in itself - spectacular! Cost can be closely tied to the design of a home. Dormers, bump-outs, complicated detail, and dramatic roof systems can all add to the home's cost. Although they add character and charm you can still achieve a storybook cottage or cabin without all the bells and whistles. If a small home is well designed, you can achieve a feeling of spaciousness and character within a small area.

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