Our desire to clean up and save our environment continues to grow. One way we can do this is by increasing the use of sustainable products. The home improvement and construction industries practice this movement by using more sustainable building materials. Pine is one of the most popular woods for many projects from toys to furniture to paneling. Knotty pine paneling is an excellent example used for walls, ceilings, and wainscoting. It is both sustainable and durable along with its beauty and usefulness. What Is A Sustainable Product? A sustainable product is made from renewable resources, mi ..read more

Most of us live in conventional houses in the U.S. like the 1.42 million new single-family homes constructed in 2023. In 2021, there were 82 million single-family houses in the United States. There’s an option to living in conventional homes that many people don’t think about and that’s log homes. Log homes make up close to 10% of the custom home building market in the U.S. There are more than 550,000 log homes in existence and more than 30,000 are built each year. This growing trend reflects changes in demographics and our idea of the ideal home. Many are happy to report that log homes are be ..read more

Log homes are naturally energy efficient because wood has good thermal mass properties. Wood can absorb and store heat efficiently from the sun which is helpful in colder climates. At night, as the temperature drops, the stored heat is slowly released into rooms. This action helps maintain a stable indoor temperature. There is much more we can do to save energy in our log homes year-round. Some are obvious, while others are more subtle and often overlooked. Let’s take a look at some ideas and designs that will help maintain a comfortable log home and save money in the process. Install Super-Qu ..read more

Living in a log home is an exhilarating experience and log home growth is at a new all-time high. You can maintain the enjoyment and market value of your home in many ways. Unfortunately, some homeowners become somewhat complacent and don’t take good care of their houses. There are five habits that we can slip into that lower the value of our log homes. Some are obvious while others are more subtle. Let’s explore what things we do or do not do that lower a log home’s value. A Log Home’s Physical Condition The physical condition of a log home’s original construction is perhaps the thing that st ..read more

Take a log home-building trip with me down memory lane. Wood log siding has come a long way over the last one hundred years. It’s easier to obtain high-quality log siding, and it’s also easier to install than old-style siding. When comparing new style siding with older siding, you will notice more variety in its options. The improved log corners and log trims also present some benefits you will appreciate. Issues With Older Log Siding Before the tongue and groove feature was built into log siding, it was more time-consuming to install. It was necessary to follow these steps on wall framing: S ..read more

You need something on the walls and ceilings. What will you use? There are many choices available for new walls and existing ones covered with painted drywall. A popular, beautiful, and affordable choice is knotty pine paneling. If knotty pine fills your needs and tastes, you can find high-quality wood paneling online. Why Choose Knotty Pine Paneling? Knotty pine paneling has been a favorite choice for more than one hundred years. It has qualities and benefits you simply cannot overlook that include: Knotty pine paneling typically costs less than one-half the price of hardwoods This product g ..read more

Virtually all fireplaces you see have a mantel of some sort mounted above them. They are made from pine or other wood, stone, brick, granite, marble, or quartz. They add a finished or decorative touch to any size fireplace. If you are contemplating building a new home or cabin, consider adding an attractive and functional fireplace and log mantel. The favorite type today is a pine half-log with wood supports. What Is A Log Fireplace Mantel A log fireplace mantel, also known as a mantelpiece or chimneypiece, dates back to medieval times. In bygone days, it served as a functional hood that caugh ..read more

Knotty pine paneling is one of America’s favorite wall coverings, especially for log homes, cabins, and cottages. There are some special trims for base, casing, ceiling, corner, and half log applications to mate with your pine paneling. All of the following trim types are made from sustainable pine wood and kiln-dried to the correct moisture content. Each piece is hand-inspected to ensure the quality you expect for your home. They are available in unfinished and pre-finished conditions. Let’s take a look to see how they can make your home more attractive. Casing For Doors And Windows Trims tha ..read more

Today, consumers have abundant choices of materials to cover their walls. If you want a rustic look and feel in your home rather than painted drywall, examine modern barn wood paneling. It’s a good choice for most styles of homes, cottages, and cabins. Although drywall, metal, 3D panels, plywood, stone, and veneer stone or brick are common ways to cover wall framing, they all have some challenges. Real wood pine barn wood paneling is a perfect choice compared to them. Barn wood wall and ceiling paneling are made from 6” and 8” pine that is sawn to precise dimensions and correctly kiln-dried. T ..read more

You need something on the walls and ceilings. What will you use? There are many choices available for new walls and existing ones covered with painted drywall. A popular, beautiful, and affordable choice is knotty pine paneling. If knotty pine fills your needs and tastes, you can find high-quality wood paneling online. Why Choose Knotty Pine Paneling? Knotty pine paneling has been a favorite choice for more than one hundred years. It has qualities and benefits you simply cannot overlook that include: Knotty pine paneling typically costs less than one-half the price of hardwoods This product g ..read more