Log home / Discussions

...home (timber frame) would have support posts with wall openings between them, from what you say I will assume stacked logs, but correct me if that is wrong. based on that - yes, the air barrier location if perfect. I would point out that some air barrier materials allow moisture to pass, and some stop it. to install an...

...homes, the cost and complication has never really been appealing. But we have done many hydronic radiant floors, and most recently an air heated floor, which is fed with heat from solar thermal air heating panels. Here are videos on both of those installations. Ecohome’s new demo house will be a slab on grade with Sola...

...log home with 10" thick by average 18" long red pine logs.  I heat it mostly with a masonry wood stove, backed up by an electric boiler. it's built on a slab with radiant hot water heating. I want to increase the efficiency of the house by insulating the outside. What I have in mind is vertical 2x4 strapping, 3 1/2" Ro...