Kealey & Tackaberry Log Homes Ltd.

Building Sustainable in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada

KT — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:24:40 +0000

Solid Timber Frame Home build just outside the lovely village of Lanark, Ontaio, Canada.
All Exterior walls are Solid Timber, including Gables and Dormers

The Renewable nature of Wood, and the Sustainable performance of the Canadian Forest system cause wood to be the Ultimate Building Material.

A Building Material having Qualities unlike any other. Thank-You Wood for being Strong, Safe, Warm, Timeless, and Modern

Net-Zero in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

KT — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:17:32 +0000

Net-Zero: a home that produces at least as much energy as it uses.

This home uses an outdoor wood boiler to achieve its net-zero status, having a positive impact on the environment. Wood is a renewable resource & if from a sustainable source, burning wood is carbon neutral - a future-friendly heating practice, not contributing to the Greenhouse Effect.
This home also has its own wood supply, making the fuel source self-sustainable.

Other features include Insulated Concrete Foundation with Walkout Basement, Radiant in-floor heat, River-Reclaimed flooring

Timber Frame – Pembroke, Ontario, Canada

KT — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:06:41 +0000

This Discovery Dream Home features a Timber Frame Great Room, 2nd Floor System, Breakfast Nook, Covered Entrance (Portego), Pergola, Exterior Timber Accent

Also featuring slab-on-grade construction & propane-fired radiant in-floor heating

Pembroke has a rich history in Logging, Timber Trading, Lumber – So this home fits right in!

Energy Efficiency is Future-Friendly

KT — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:42:39 +0000

It’s about saving energy & environmental quality!

Read the following interesting articles…

Energy Efficient Homes | Tips for Green Building

Building with Energy Efficient Materials

5 Tips for Lowering Utility Bills

Modern Log Homes are Naturally Green & Energy Efficient

How-To: Position a Log Home on Your Land

Alternative Energy

10 simple ways to save energy

Comfy Cozy – Log Homes are Naturally Energy Efficient

Energy-efficient construction

Sealing Your Home

Design Future Friendly

KT — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:41:14 +0000

Read the following interesting articles:

It’s about smart design including saving you money!

How-To: Position a Log Home on Your Land

5 Tips: Building a Log Home that Saves Money

Why Eco-Friendly Home Design Is the Only Design That Matters

25 Tips to the Perfect Floor Plan

10 Tips for Planning Log Homes

How To: Make Your Home Eco-Friendly

10 steps to perfect log-home design

Passive solar and other money-saving design ideas

5 Eco Friendly Design Tips

Orient Your Home Around the Sun

Live Future Friendly

KT — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:38:39 +0000

It’s about your sanctuary & improving your health!

Read the following articles…

Environmental Quality Control | Green Building Tips

The Dirt on Green Cleaning Products

Indoor Climate Control

The Greenest Grass

Budget Friendly (and Eco-Friendly) Landscaping Tips | Thinking Green

Reduce Your Ecological Footprint

The Green House

Greenest of the green homes

Natural Home Design for Log Homes

Eco-Friendly Landscaping

Use Future-Friendly Materials

KT — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:15:56 +0000

It’s about sustaining the environment and saving precious resources!

Read the following interesting articles…

Choosing the Best Home

Earth-Friendly Countertop Options

Use Sustainable Materials

Organic Architecture

6 quick steps to becoming more green

Use Sustainable Materials

Choosing your Wood Species

Eating Green: Eco-Friendly Tableware Ideas

Handcrafted Staircase – Ottawa, Ontario

KT — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:16:36 +0000

Natural Staircase & Railing adds a ‘WOW’ factor to this homes main entrance!

Many home owners are choosing to add Logs or Timbers to accentuate the exterior & interior of their homes.

Species used is Eastern Hemlock. Hemlock is strong, stable and 2nd to cedar for longevity - an excellent structural material to use outside when direct exposure to the elements is present.

Burnstown, Ontario

KT — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:32:44 +0000

10″ Round Log with Post & Beam Roof System

This Log Shell Features our 10″ Milled Round Profile using Full-Length, Hand-Peeled, Air-Dried Logs.
The Design contains a 28′ x 36′ Main Section with a 10′ x 12′ Entrance
Roof System is Post & Beam Style with Intermediate Purlins

Timber Accent – Val Des Monts (Quebec)

KT — Wed, 25 May 2011 15:03:36 +0000

Timber Accents add a nice touch to any living area!
A Fantastic way to encorporate ‘Warm’, Natuaral Elements to your Home or Cottage & keep within a modest budget

This project features:
-8″ x 12″ Ridge Beam, 8″ x 10″ Side Beams, 8″ x 8″ Posts and 4″ x 8″ Rafters.
-Naturally Air-Dried White Pine
-1 1/4″ Chamfer detail on Posts and Beams
-Traditional Birds Mouth Joinery