http://www.kealeytackaberryloghomes.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:09:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.kealeytackaberryloghomes.com/summer-of-2008-elliot-lake Valuable products and websites that will assist you in designing, building, and caring for your log home. Associations www.logassociation.org International log builders association www.cmhc.ca Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation (CMHC) www.cwc.ca  Canadian Wood Council www.loghomes.org Log Home Council www.mha-net.org Masonry Heater Association www.sips.org Structural Insulated Panel Association www.loghomelinks.com www.loghomes.com www.contractorreferralnetwork.com Designing Info www.dirksondesign.com www.log-home-plans.com www.loghomedesign.ca www.loghome.com Windows & Doors www.westwoodwindows.com Log Care Products www.logcareproducts.com www.loghelp.com www.weatherall.com www.woodguard.com www.logfinish.com www.sashco.com www.permachink.com http://www.woodrestoration.net/ Green Companies www.greenhomebuilding.com www.energystar.gov www.thehealthiesthome.com/ Fireplaces & Stone www.greenmountainsoapstone.com www.soapstoneontario.com www.woodstove.com www.culturedstone.com www.fireplacecenter.com Structural Insulated Panels System (SIPS). www.eaglepanelsystems.com www.foardpanel.com Roof Cover ... http://www.kealeytackaberryloghomes.com/log-home-product-list Part of our goal in working with you on your project is to help make the building process as simple and enjoyable as possible. It doesn't get any easier than our 3 step procedure listed below. Work through the steps yourself or, contact us, and we would be more than ... http://www.kealeytackaberryloghomes.com/getting-started-with-your-new-log-home        We are presently working on our model home located in Pakenham, Ontario - 540 Ski Hill Rd,  across from the Pakenham Ski Hill. This home features Scandanavian full-scribe logwork using eastern white pine.  Other features: ICF foundation (insulated concrete form), Radiant heating, Structural insulated roof system, timber frame floor systems and soapstone. beautiful avg. 15" white ... http://www.kealeytackaberryloghomes.com/building-our-show-home-after-the-first-month-pakenham-ontario Whether you are designing your custom log home or searching for a floor plan that best suits your style of living, here is a list that helps you separate your needs from your wants. The size/type of home that you choose will most of the time, rely on your ... http://www.kealeytackaberryloghomes.com/needs-wants Myth #1: Log homes require extensive maintenance Log homes do require maintenance as does any other house, but they do not necessarily require more maintenance. In order to maintain the “new” look with any house, there is maintenance. For the log house, a clear UV coat every 5-10 years. For the ... http://www.kealeytackaberryloghomes.com/myths-about-log-homes 1. Sustainability Logs are the only renewable major construction material. They are able to efficiently regenerate from a well managed forest. As stated by the Canadian Wood Council, “Canada is at no risk of deforestation”. “Canada’s forests account for 10% of the world’s cover & only ¼ of 1% of the ... http://www.kealeytackaberryloghomes.com/reasons-to-build-a-log-homes Milled: Logs are machined to the same diameter (if round) or  thickness (if timber). Milled homes are commonly made of pieces (8-16’ lengths) or some may be full length. Average log diameter or thickness is 6-8”. The logs usually have a tongue & groove system for interlocking the pieces, however, there are ... http://www.kealeytackaberryloghomes.com/types-of-log-homes Kenomee Log Homes Our work in Iceland included two summer houses built side by side for two life long friends. The specs: 1,300 sq. ft., 26’x28’, 1 and a half story 2 bed/ 2 bath Wrap around deck Shed dormer to maximize second floor living http://www.kealeytackaberryloghomes.com/cedar-round-log-home-siglufjordhur-iceland Kenomee Log Homes  The Log Home was planned to be the estate for a home owned winery.   "Jabulani Farm and Winery" The specs: 2200 sq. ft., 32’x44’ 1 and a half story 3 bed/ 3 bath Walkout basement 3 Dog House Dormers facing south allowing sunlight and natural energy into the great room. http://www.kealeytackaberryloghomes.com/cedar-round-log-home-with-a-log-pergola-richmond-ontario-canada