Updated Resources to Help Plan Your Dream Home

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The journey to building your dream log or timber home is an exciting one, but is often new territory for many prospective owners. The Log and Timber Homes Council (LTHC) provides a comprehensive library of resources, featuring the latest information, to help address any questions you may have about the construction and performance of a log or timber home.

The library features a host of white papers, covering topics such as:

  • Log and timber home appraisals
  • Energy efficiency and sustainability of log and timber homes
  • Insect control
  • Log grading

Recently updated papers include:

  • Controlling Carpenter Bees
  • Sound Transmission & Log Walls
  • The Energy Performance of Log Homes
  • Prevention of Air & Water Infiltration
  • Preservation & Maintenance of Log Structures
  • LTHC Log Grading Program
  • Termite Prevention & Control

Check out the full library for more information.

Looking for more info? The LogHomes.org Buyer’s Guide also provides helpful tips throughout the process, including design ideas, budgeting tips and how to build your log or timber home dream team.

Want to see a real log or timber home to help you decide what you’re looking for? Visit the LogHomes.org Events Calendar for the latest open houses.

Log Homes Buyers' Guide
<p>Discover which path is right for you when making your dream log or timber home a reality.</p>

Buyers’ Guide

Buyers’ Guide

Discover which path is right for you when making your dream log or timber home a reality.

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Log Home Producers
<p>Learn more about the Log &amp; Timber Home Council members and why you should consider them for your dream log or timber home.</p>

Log and Timber Home Producers

Log and Timber Home Producers

Learn more about the Log & Timber Home Council members and why you should consider them for your dream log or timber home.

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Log Homes Library
<p>Download white papers on special topics surrounding log and timber homes.</p>

Library

Library

Download white papers on special topics surrounding log and timber homes.

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