Exterior insulation for log homes / Discussions

What is the best way to insulate the exterior of a log home?

...log home I want to insulate on the outside and put on metal siding. How do you manage moisture and accommodate the movement of the logs? Insulating the outside of a log house in a cold climate is a smart idea, as wood is generally considered to be only about R1 per inch. Typically log homes don’t have vapor barriers an...

Posted by Curtis Settergren March 31, 2025 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response