Log home insulation / 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

What is the best way to insulate exterior walls of a mid-70's Pioneer Log home?

...log portion. It has the smaller milled logs and is a bit drafty in the winter. It also has the original windows that need to be replaced. I am wondering if I should do the  windows first, then insulate the walls or should I do it all at the same time?  So far it seems the best route for insulation is an air barrier app...

Posted by Keith McDevitt Nov. 15, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation