- A study performed by The National Bureau of Standards for the Department of Energy proved that log homes are energy efficient. Results showed that energy use in log homes was 46% lower in the spring and fall than stick-framed and masonry homes.
- Logs are naturally energy efficient. They have tiny pockets of trapped air that help hold in heat. The R-value measures this quality of insulation; the higher the R-value, the more energy efficient the material is deemed to be. Beaver Mountain’s standard 10" log rates at approximately R-13.
- Thermal mass is a log's natural ability to absorb and store heat. In winter the logs absorb heat from interior heating sources and them radiates it back into the house when the temperature drops. Since thicker logs have more thermal mass, our 10" log will do an even better job in keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
- Energy efficiency is dependant on a secure construction. Gasket and sealant applied between our double tongue and groove logs form a secure bond that is tightened further by lag screws. We have engineered a window buck to attach the window frame to the log structure. Beaver Mountain's tight fit of all our log home components eliminates energy loss at crucial locations.
To read the whole article, download the newsletter from our website. For more information, visit the Log Homes Council, Department of Energy, or Energy Star.
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