Log homes have come a long way since the Daniel Boone era. Some new log homes and kits have more than 4,000 sq. The beauty and warmth of the natural logs are a perfect fit with lofts, skylights, huge multisided fireplaces, etc. In addition to the unique modern styles and floor plans, log home construction methods are very advanced. The efficiency of a log home can easily surpass that of a house built with typical insulated framed walls.
Log homes are one of the most comfortable house designs to live in.
The natural heavy thermal mass of the wood walls moderates temperature changes. When coupled with large south-facing windows and an open floor plan with high ceilings, it is a natural fit with free passive solar heating. If your budget is tight, a log home, designed in the more traditional method with solid wood logs, is relatively simple to build. You can do some of the construction work yourself and save a bundle. An even lower cost option is to just use thin real log siding.