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Energy Efficiency

The energy efficient log home requires careful design to minimize air infiltration, control moisture and incorporate passive solar features. Here, we share tips and expert information for designing a log home that lives and performs well.

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HVAC Size Chart - Determine Your Heating and Cooling Needs
Use the following chart to gain a rough idea of the typical size of furnace and air conditioner needed for different-size homes.
5 Tips to Lower Your Utility Bill
Use these five tips to help reduce your utility bills.
Reduce Construction Waste | Green Building Tips
Looking to build an energy-efficient log home? Follow these green building tips to help you create the coziest eco-friendly house around.
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How To Improve Your Home's Efficiency | Save Money & Energy in Your Home
Save money and energy in your log home with these 10 cost-effective strategies.
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Design Inspiration | Designing with Structural Insulated Panels
You know them as structural insulated panels. We know them better as a building material with some serious design potential tha...
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Get in the Zone | What Is Zone Heating?
Many timber-home owners are warming up to the idea of zone heating, a new method that can save you a bundle on your energy bills.
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How To: Make Your Home Green | Eco-Friendly & Green Building Tips
Want to know more about green building? Here we introduce you to what's actually behind the ubiquitous label.
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Building Energy Efficient Log Homes
Here are some other ways owners can make all the right moves when designing and building energy efficient log homes.
Temperature Tamers | Climate Control through Landscaping
Controlling the weather is beyond your power, but you can make the most of your climate through intelligent and creative garden design.
Energy Boost: Renewable Energy Sources for Your Log Home
What scares homeowners most about renewable energy systems is the upfront cost. But once the sticker shock subsides and they look at the big picture, they realize they might save money in the long run.
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Green Building Tips & Techniques
While the primary goal is to protect the environment, green-building practices often result in financial savings for consumers ...
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Tips for Cutting Heating Costs
Tame high energy bills by following simple advice from the experts.
Fire Down Below
Learn more about how to incorporate a radiant heating system into your log home.
9 Log Home Energy Efficiency Tips
When it comes to log home energy efficiency, what are the best ways to save money on your monthly utility bills? These 9 retrofits will help to not only cut down on your monthly costs, but also keep you warmer during the cold months.

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