You’re dreaming of living in a log cabin-style home, but could your local weather affect that dream? Could a log home stand up to cold, snowy winters? What about dry desert heat? At WoodHaven, we’re based in Michigan but we’ve shipped our log siding and paneling products all over the country from Florida to Hawaii! Learn more now about how log homes stand up to different climates.
Log Homes Stand Up to Blistering Winters
We use Michigan lumber for all our wood products, so we know firsthand that our products stand up to the cold. Remember that Americans have relied on log homes to shelter winters for centuries. They’re tried and true! Our log siding can take decade after decade of harsh winter.
Another pro for winters: putting our log siding products on a traditional home build offers more insulation for homes than a full log build, so you remain even warmer throughout the winter!
Logs Homes Can Take High Humidity
Do you live in an area that experienced high humidity? No problem, because so does our wood! One of our most popular wood products is our knotty pine, which is a naturally more stable wood because of our drying process. Our log siding and paneling products are incredibly durable, so you can put them on your home with confidence.
Log Homes Can Stand Tall Against Rain
Rain is a natural enemy of wood, but log homes are typically designed with this in mind. Slanted roofs and gutter systems are common ways to shed water. Wood stains are the other most crucial method for protecting a log home against water damage. While you can stain your wood siding products on your own, WoodHaven does offer professional pre-finishing services which are a great way to ensure your wood is protected.
We do also recommend that modern log homes get built upon a foundation at least two feet off the ground and well drained. This can help protect from ground moisture.
Log Homes in Dry Heat
Dry, sunny environments are generally not ideal for log homes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still live your dream! Let’s be honest about the challenges. The sun’s UV rays bake moisture right out of wood, causing them to dry out and deteriorate. Some types of woods tend to stand up to these conditions better, like WoodHaven’s cedar products.
If you do want to live in a log home in the desert, there are certain building considerations to also plan for. Place many windows against the sun to reflect heat away from the home. Build longer ceiling overhangs to offer more shade to walls. It’s another common practice in the desert to build properties into natural hills or berms so the ground offers shade from the harsh sun.
Save Money On A Log Home with WoodHaven Log Products!
Since you can enjoy a log home practically anywhere, make sure you save money by choosing WoodHaven log siding or paneling for your home’s exterior and interior! We can help you achieve the log cabin style without the hassles of a traditional log build. When you use our half-log siding on both your exterior and interior, it’s practically indistinguishable from a full log cabin. Plus, WoodHaven wood products are kiln-dried to a low moisture point, which helps avoid shrinking and settling as the wood ages. Want to learn more about the importance of moisture in wood products? Check out our other blog on the topic!
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