Cedar Log Homes Blog - Tips, Information and Advice

Radiant heat is one effective way to utilize hydronic heating in your home.  The Viega Climate Panel  system is a new approach to radiant floor heating that doesn’t require concrete pouring and can be installed over subflooring or concrete. The panels consist of aluminum backed plywood with specially designed grooves cut into the surface to…

Many log home owners select their home sites and building locations for their remoteness and privacy.  However when a fire occurs, you may find that your private location is miles and many dangerous minutes away from fire fighting equipment and personnel. Most local and state building codes require smoke detectors, as well as wide driveways…

If you’ve never built a log home before there can be a lot of questions—how much house can I get with my budget, how will my ideas come together, how will the house look? Pulling all these elements together can be challenging, but Katahdin’s expertise and years of experience can help take some of the…

One of the pleasures of many Katahdin designs is the airy and open spaces inside the log homes. These are achieved with the full log truss and purlin roof systems for which we are known.  For many of our customers, the visual effect of these stunning components makes a Katahdin home the only one that…

The electrical system in your log home demands even more attention when you consider how much additional electronic "stuff" our lives contain.  Even if you are a minimalist, it makes sense from a resale and investment perspective to ensure that your log home is designed with the most effective electronic wiring available. We spoke to…

Many rural communities are encouraging household waste reduction. These initiatives can take many forms, but the "pay as you throw" approach is one that many communities are taking. In the program, residents are encouraged to recycle and reduce waste through the use of official municipal trash bags. These bags are sold at a cost which…

Log home owners have a special place in their hearts for the rustic and natural in decorative accents. So it seems to be a shame to apply the common plastic switchplate or standard brass hardware to cabinets and drawer pulls. Luckily, one company in New England called Vermont Slate Art offers the log home enthusiast…

One of the biggest potential source of heat loss in your home is the entry doors from the exterior in. Katahdin uses Therma-Tru doors in our log home packages for their energy efficiency and durability. Therma-Tru’s energy efficient fiberglass technology door comes in a variety of designs, colors and wood finishes, or with a paintable…

Searching online for Cedar Home Floor Plans is only part of the quest. Of your many options, maybe the most important option and decision is quality. Professional reliability and integrity, as strong as your log home represents, coupled with quality construction and our team of Certified builders ensuring every detail from design to handing over…