Metal siding installation / Discussions

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

...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 and they work fine, but anytime you modify a building en...

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