Sunday, July 24, 2011
What is the value of log construction to meet energy efficiency or other green standards? The logs would be locally sourced.
Log cabins, popular for their rustic aesthetic, are only as energy efficient as the insulation that is installed behind the logs. Wood isn’t a particularly good insulator, having an R-value of 1.28/inch for soft woods and .87/inch for hardwoods compared to standard insulation materials like fiberglass: R-3.33 per inch, and mineral fiber: R-value of 5 per inch. (R-values are the unit to measure the resistance of a material to the transfer of heat or cold.)
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