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Green Tip: New Septic Option for Challenging Sites
Many folks come to Katahdin Cedar Log Homes with rural sites that present challenges for septic waste disposal designs. Designed by a professor of chemical engineering based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the NextGen Septic system is an easy-to-install, chemical-free treatment solution for sloping, rocky or small lots. How Does it Work? This septic solution from NextGen… Read more »
Put Your Water Heater to Work
Water heaters are often a drain on your home’s energy reservoirs so examining your water heating options is a good idea to keep future costs down. A new entry into the high efficiency arena is Rheem’s ProTerra hybrid electric water heater — rated as four times more efficient than the average electric water heater. Heat… Read more »
How Does Your Garden Gate?
Enclosing a garden area can be a smart addition to your Katahdin Cedar Log Home, especially if you wish to control wildlife, pets and children from exiting or entering. Access to your garden area should include several considerations before settling on a gate and fence. Selecting the Fence Unless your yard is surrounded by hedges… Read more »
Tree Selection for the Long Term
You’ve selected the perfect site on your wooded land for your Katahdin Cedar Log Home. As with many wooded sites, it’s a great idea to incorporate existing trees from the wooded areas into your landscaping plan. It saves money and can create just the look you desire without having to wait for nursery trees to… Read more »
Log Home Shows Cancelled, New Event in the Works!
Despite our hopes, the three fall log home shows at which we planned to exhibit have been cancelled. As new dates are announced, we’ll be sure to keep you in the loop! In the meantime, keep an eye out for a new and exciting fall Katahdin Cedar Log Home event to get your log home… Read more »
Green Tip: Residential Greywater Recycling
Updated 1/30/24 Most folks building a new Katahdin Cedar Log Home are opting for water efficient toilets. But still, toilets can account for as much as 30% of your home water consumption! Many eco-conscious homeowners are looking to greywater recycling systems for re-using water from showers and sinks for flushing. One company has developed a… Read more »
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The Wait is Over— Log Home Shows are Back!
Everyone at Katahdin Cedar Log Homes is delighted to share our Fall 2021 Log Home Show Schedule. We’ll be starting in a new show location, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., then continuing on to Asheville N.C. and finishing off the year in Chantilly, Va. Make your plans now to attend the event that’s closest to you. We’ve… Read more »
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Portable Power Stations
Looking for quiet, green back-up power for your Katahdin Cedar Log Home? A Goal Zero Yeti 6000x Portable Power Station may be the answer! This high capacity power station can replace a noisy gas fueled generator to power essential circuits in your home. Or, bring power along with you to energized campers, trailers, off grid… Read more »
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Solar Edge Energy Hub Maximizes Power Management
Just when you thought you had solar figured out, someone creates a smarter, more efficient system. For Katahdin Cedar Log Home owners committed to solar powered electric homes, the SolarEdge home energy system links solar panels, electric vehicle chargers and solar batteries together into a unified, optimized system. Start with Solar Panels When Solar Edge… Read more »
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New Options for Induction Ranges
As more Katahdin Cedar Log Home owners switch to all electric operation manufacturers are responding with innovative induction ranges as an upgrade from cooktops. Slide one of these induction ranges in for precision cooking at the touch of a finger! From an indoor air quality perspective, induction ranges offer the precision of gas flames without… Read more »
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Shake Metal Roof Works for Log Homes
We love the durability of metal roofs but many Katahdin Cedar Log Home owners are put off by the industrial look of standing seam metal roofs. A new entry into the metal roof industry offers high quality, great looks and excellent resistance to storm damage: door and window manufacturer, ProVia took their metal roofing to… Read more »
New Efficiency Codes Go into Effect In Maine
Some contractors in Maine were caught off guard when new efficiency codes based on 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) regulations went into effect on July 1. Even before new efficiency standards were enacted in 2009, Katahdin Cedar Log Homes has been at the forefront of meeting and exceeding efficiency requirements because of our long-term… Read more »