samedi 11 juin 2016

The Perks Of Buying Log Cabins

By Deborah Morgan


When you are trying to determine which kind of home to build or buy, you will be confronted by a number of options. If the amount of money you want to use is enough, you should consider log cabins. These will be a worthwhile investment, whether you plan to permanently live there, or to lease it out.

When you own this kind of home, you practically have you own little haven. Due to the compact nature of wood, you find that these homes are soundproof. Therefore, even if you choose to build it where you have immediate neighbors, you will not be disturbed by outside noise, and you will also not get any noise complaints.

Currently, if you build a structure, you need to make sure that it meets the standards set by the department of energy. These wood units can be made to meet, and even bypass those standards. If they are properly built, they will have good ventilation and thereby lower your HVAC bills. You can even get additional things installed like solar water heaters, and low flow taps.

You will find that if you take good care of the wood used to build the unit, these structures can survive for many years. This is very convenient because you can choose to keep it as a family heirloom, and just keep passing it down through the generations. Steel or concrete reinforcements can be added, to make the house even stronger.

Homes are made to be aesthetically pleasing and in most cases, they reflect the personality of the owner or the architect. When building with wood, there are endless possibilities of how you can design the structure. You should hire a good craftsman to design the building for you, and in case you have anything want added to the design, they can find a way to incorporate it.

There is always something surreal about seeing a house in the middle of the woods, or by a lake. The way the home will blend or stand out, makes it look like something out of picture. When you have a log home, you will be treated to this sight every time you come home. Even if you build this home among concrete structures, its rustic nature will make it a joy to look at.

What scares most people about these structures is the notion that maintaining them is expensive. Although it is not very cheap, it is quite easy to do. You regularly need to check for rot and the growth of fungi, and get the wood sealed to prevent water damage. If some of the logs look rotten, it is best to have them replaced so that they do not spoil the whole structure.

If you choose to get a home that is a distance away from a formal settlement, you will be able to appreciate the serenity of nature. You can even lease or rent this cabin on the weekends, or holidays. This way, you can enjoy the home while also making extra money from it.




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