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Welcome to The Leelanau Log Home Company E-Newsletter. This is a free monthly electronic newsletter that offers helpful tips and suggestions about log homes in general and specifically The Original Lincoln Logs LTD system. We'll cover a variety of topics from planning, buying, constructing, owning and maintaining a log home. The Leelanau Log Home Company welcomes your feedback, including topics you may wish to see in future issues. If, at any time, you decide you would rather not receive our E-newsletter, please visit www.leelanauloghomes.com to remove yourself from our electronic mailing list. Thank you for subscribing to our E-Newsletter. Enjoy! ========================================================================= February 2006 (Volume 1, Issue 5):
1. Announcements: Custom Design Service
By carefully listening to your ideas and blending those with our design expertise, we'll work with you to create a home that perfectly reflects your lifestyle. Plus, every Lincoln Logs home is certified by a licensed on-staff engineer; your home will be designed and built to last for generations. For more information and to discuss your floorplan design please contact us at 231-275-5647 or email us at sales@leelanauloghomes.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
2. Tip of the Month: Are Log Homes Energy Efficient?
With home energy costs on the rise, two of the most frequently asked questions at log home shows are, "Are log homes energy efficient? What is the R-value?" We explain that the method used to measure the efficiency of a log structure is call Thermal Mass and not R-values. Here are the two simply defined: R-value: Measures a materials resistance to the transfer of heat from one side to another. Logs have a relatively low resistance to heat transfer, but they do posses the ability to absorb and retain heat in their cellular structure. In the 90s the Log Home Council of the National Association of Home Builders was able to define two things. First, logs have a thermal mass because of their cellular structure, bulk and thickness. Second, thermal mass offers significant energy saving benefits because it releases heat back into the home when the temperature drops. The first study focused on heat loss through the log wall compared to a stick framed wall. The finding was that energy leakage occurred in the same places as a stick framed home, around window and door frames, at the peak of the cathedral ceiling and at the top of walls. The conclusion that leakage was not due to the log walls. The second study concluded that the thermal mass of the log wall does significantly reduce energy use for hearting in cold climates. As a result, the Nation's Model Energy Code recognized the energy conservation benefits of thermal mass. This recognition was the goal of the Log Home Council, a part of the Building Systems Councils of the National Association of Home Builders. This summary of the studies is interpreted by The Leelanau Log Home Company. For more information please go to: www.loghomes.org and www.nahb.org 3. Model Home News: Mild January weather allowed us to finish the exterior cedar shakes, log siding and 3-car garage without getting frostbite. The rough electrical, plumbing and HVAC are almost complete. We'd like to thank the following company's and individuals:
Here's a recent photo of the side elevation which includes the garage. For more photos please click "Construction Photos" on the left side of this page.
If you are interested in personal tour of our model home during the construction phase, please contact us for an appointment.
4. Featured Floorplan:
3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Main level: 2,118 sq. ft. This design has it all. Enjoy the views from the spacious great room or just relax in the expansive kitchen area. The Sun Valley III has an impressive master suite on the main level, with two large bedrooms and loft on the upper level. The full wrap-around deck adds the finishing touch to this plan. For more floorplans access our floorplans database. 5. Website Spotlight: www.loghomelinks.com Are you looking for a website that offers a variety of content about log and timber frame homes, plus related products and services? Plan to bookmark this one. Loghomelinks.com website offers hundreds of links to information and state that "You can find everything you will need to build and furnish your dream home." After spending several hours on the site, I have to agree. The website is fairly well organized with navigation topics listed down the left side. Many of the topics are categorized by state to help narrow your search. There is no search function, but the website is easy enough to find what you are looking for. The bottom line, this is an excellent website to do your research and get educated -- taking you one step closer towards building your dream home. Enjoy! Thank you for subscribing to our E-Newsletter. We hope you find the content informative and useful as you pursue your dream to build a beautiful log home. Please contact us if you have any questions or wish to learn more about pricing a Lincoln Logs System Package. We would be happy to schedule a one-on-one planning session to discuss your dream. Note: The information in this newsletter represents the opinions of The Leelanau Log Home Company LLC based on their knowledge and experience. Because every home and every homeowner is unique, we cannot guarantee that your experience will be the same. By signing up for this newsletter, you acknowledge your understanding of this representation.
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