Traditional logs, milled from rough sawn timbers, remain one of the
most popular alternatives for log home construction.
These logs appeal to people who prefer a more rustic appearance than
log siding or brick and look upon the
natural tendency for logs to check as part of the character of the
logs. For linear foot prices of our wholesale
logs,siding and false corners systems click
here.
While readily available from many sources, there can be a huge difference
in the grade, milling quality and structural integrity of these logs.
Merrimac Quality Log Homes sells only milled logs
that meet structural standards and our own critical appearance
and milling specifications.
Insulation Factor of Milled Logs
Considering the R-factor traditionally assigned to a solid log
wall is generally a low rating - an 8" log, for instance, is given
a normal R-10 value - why, then, does a log home perform so well?
The answer lies in the properties inherent in solid log
construction. Unlike insulating materials with much higher
assigned R-values, the log combines its natural insulating ability
with the "thermal capacitance" of the log material. Simply put,
the billions of air cells within the structure of the wood slow
down the transfer of heat trying to escape in the winter. In summer,
these cells reverse the protection by not permitting easy transfer
of heat from outside to the inside of your log home.
At the same time the mass of your log wall provides a reservoir to store energy. This "thermal
capacitance" of a solid log wall means less fluctuation in the temperature while still insulating the
indoors from the outdoors. It also means lower energy costs for and less disruptions to the environment
as less fuel is consumed to maintain comfortable temperatures.
Facts about Shrinkage and Checking
Many people are concerned about shrinkage and checking of logs. Both
are natural characteristics of logs and are not bad. Checking
occurs during the drying process whether the drying takes place in nature
or in a kiln. Shrinkage is also a natural
process which can be compensated for during the building process. For
more information on both of these processes, please click on the above
links.
Types of Milled Logs
Merrimac Quality Log Homes offers several styles of wholesale
milled logs for log building construction.
Each offers certain advantages and features. Among the types of logs
most commonly seen are the following:
Merrimac Quality Log Homes
1104 Old Concord Road (Plant Location)
550 French Pond Rd (Mailing)
Henniker, NH 03242
Toll Free: 1-866-637-7462
Telephone: 603-746-3944
Fax: 1-603-746-3055
Email: logs@mlhnh.com
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