Publications From the Log Homes Council
Use the publications on this page to increase your knowledge of the Log Homes Council and the log home industry. Below are several documents published by the council, including several white papers - detailed research reports on important log home industry topics.
Fire Performance of Log Walls
One frequently asked question is “How do log walls perform in a fire?” Building codes and the insurance industry look at this issue to understand the potential hazard that may result in loss of life and property. With life safety and protection of property being the goal, hazard assessment focuses on the type of construction, the availability of firefighting resources, and the proximity of the structure to neighboring structures. The key issue is time… How long will log construction be able to withstand a fire until the manpower, equipment, and water can be deployed to extinguish it?
Discover how well this building material stands up to fire in the Fire Performance of Log Walls or download the pdf below.
The Log Home: An American Dream
This full color, detailed publication takes log home buyers through the history of the log homes industry, the Log Homes Council, and the log home building/buying process. "The Log Home: An American Dream" is a must read for anyone interested in a log home.
View the cover and Table of Contents for "The Log Home: An American Dream" here and contact the Log Homes Council to have the full, 20-page version mailed to you.
Appraising Log Homes
New updates! Winter 2010
This booklet is designed to familiarize the appraiser or lender with log homes including styles, construction, and cost variables, market trends, and points of comparision with other types of housing. Read the online version here.
Today's Log Homes Go Green
"Whether the goal is to save fuel, save the planet or a little of both, American homeowners are increasingly going green. And while the average household spends $1,900 a year on energy, log home owners typically report that they spend far less than their neighbors on heating, air conditioning, hot water and lighting ..."
Read more about log homes "going green" in this white paper prepared by the Technical Committee of the Log Homes Council.
