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Green Tip: Solar Shingles Provide Low-profile Energy
One of the barriers to adding solar for many Katahdin Cedar Log Home owners is the aesthetics of solar panels. One roofing manufacturer company GAF Energy now offers a solar shingles, which are incorporated into the traditional shingles for a seamless system to shed water and harvest energy. GAF Energy’s new Timberline Solar™ shingles offer… Read more »
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Innovative Windows Harvest Solar Energy
Solar technology is moving in interesting new directions that Katahdin Cedar Log Homes is following closely. We include Andersen Windows in our packages because of their quality, craftsmanship and superior efficiency. Now Andersen has invested in a new company that plans to harvest solar energy from glass windows. We talked with Veeral Hardev, Vice President… Read more »
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Pneumatic Circular Home Elevators
Many folks plan design their Katahdin Cedar Log Home to allow aging in place, with wider halls, first floor master suites and lever style door handles. For those who want to enjoy multiple floors of log home lifestyle, a nifty option is a home elevator. Now a pneumatic circular elevator can allow access to all… Read more »
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Induction Counter Tops
We noticed these sleek induction cooking counters at the International Builders Show in January and had to learn more! Invisicook induction cooking hobs cook through the counter top surface providing a safe, stylish, and efficient way to prepare meals in your Katahdin Cedar Log Home. How Does Invisicook Work? Invisicook is an induction cooking system that is… Read more »
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TOTO Neorest NX2 Toilet
Just when you think you’ve seen everything, the TOTO Neorest NX2 breaks new frontiers in luxury toilets. This Maserati of green toilets thinks of every possible comfort for users and steps it up a notch. Clean Sweep Bidet toilets saw a rise in interest during the Covid pandemic when toilet paper was in short supply.… Read more »
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Green Tip: LG Inverter Heat Pump Water Heaters
Looking for hot water energy savings and great aesthetics? Check out the new LG Inverter Heat Pump Water Heater that applies heat pump technology to cut water heating costs by nearly 75 %. Uniformly Efficient The LG Heat Pump Water heater uses inverter technology to heat water has an ENERGY Star® certified efficiency of 3.75 UEF.… Read more »
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On the Lookout for Logapalooza This Fall?
Yes, we’ve been planning for multiple Katahdin Cedar Log Homes Logapalooza events. If you’ve never attended Logapalooza, you’re in for a treat! These events feature multiple log homes in different styles to tour in a small, easy to navigate area to give you the best experience in the shortest amount of time. You’ll be able… Read more »
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Arborwall Home Construction Tour
If you’re wondering how to realize your log home dream in a non-rustic setting, this Arborwall Home Construction Tour in Flagler Beach, Fla., on Saturday June 25th, can provide some great ideas! Arborwall Homes have all the same benefits of a traditional Katahdin Cedar Log Home. Here, the exterior of the logs is milled to… Read more »
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Spotlight on Front Door Sidelights
The front entrance to your Katahdin Cedar Log Home is a welcoming focal point to your home. That’s why folks spend quite a bit of time in selecting the right door for their log homes. Nick’s Building Supply has innovative doors with a variety of options for opening sidelights. Unlike traditional sidelights that have fixed… Read more »
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Basement Dehumidifiers Improve Home IAQ
We love basements but hate basement humidity. A damp basement is more than just uncomfortable and musty. Moisture buildup in the basement can create issues with mold that can affect your entire Katahdin Cedar Log Home’s indoor air quality (IAQ). We reviewed what you should look for in a basement humidifier to keep your basement… Read more »
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Green Tip: Sustainable Showers
Many Katahdin Cedar Log Home owners like the concept of greywater recycling, but most systems are cumbersome and require space for holding tanks and filtration. Greywater is defined as the “minimally used water that results from showering, laundry, and sinks,” not toilets. Showers in the average household account for a significant portion of greywater produced… Read more »
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Automatic Water Shut Offs Prevent Costly Flooding
Flood damage from leaky fixtures in your Katahdin Cedar Log Home can be costly — even a small amount of water can cost thousands to clean up and repair. Besides water cleanup and water damages to furniture and flooring, there’s the long-term concerns about indoor air quality from mold and mildew from a water leak.… Read more »
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Final Spring 2022 Log Home Show
Join us this weekend, May 14-15, for the final Spring 2022 Log Home Show in Burlington, Vermont. We’re delighted to be able to get out to our customers where they live and plan to build their Katahdin Cedar Log Homes. That face-to-face connection is so important. Log home shows are a great day’s outing wherever… Read more »
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Exterior Stairs & Deck Innovations
No matter which Katahdin Cedar Log Home design you build, the chances are pretty good that your home will have a deck, porch, or exterior stairs—maybe all three! Here are some innovations spotted at the recent International Builders Show to make your deck or porch beautiful: Pylex Aluminum Stair Stringers Stringers provide the basis of… Read more »