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Mar 14, 2021 09:20:04 #

rustfarmer

I helped reconstruct several log buildings years ago. They are very energy inefficient as the solid logs have little insulation value. Pretty to look at, but no fun to heat and cool.

Mar 14, 2021 09:36:31 #

tcthome Loc: NJ

Mar 14, 2021 09:44:11 #

charlienow Loc: Hershey, PA

Nice series.

Chuck

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Mar 14, 2021 10:03:42 #

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

rustfarmer wrote:

I helped reconstruct several log buildings years ago. They are very energy inefficient as the solid logs have little insulation value. Pretty to look at, but no fun to heat and cool.

For sure ....

“ The R-value for wood ranges between 1.41 per inch (2.54 cm) for most softwoods and 0.71 for most hardwoods. Ignoring the benefits of the thermal mass, a 6-inch (15.24 cm) softwood log wall has a clear-wall (a wall without windows or doors) R-value of just over 8.”

Stan

Mar 14, 2021 10:34:48 #

rustfarmer

OK, and a proper R value for a wall is 21. You made my point. Thank you.

Mar 14, 2021 10:37:28 #

rustfarmer

Also note that the kit log homes are usually only 5 to 6 inches thick, not to mention how they crack and have areas where wind passes right through, plus many are not properly cured so they twist and turn as they age requiring constant re-chinking.

Mar 14, 2021 11:14:58 #