Green Tip: Cool Roofs Include Energy Saving Updates
Driven by new energy efficiency requirements in California, technology has evolved for so-called “cool” roofing products. These roof materials are treated or coated with substances that increase the surface’s ability to reflect radiant heat. The less radiant heat that is transferred into the inside of the home’s attic or building envelope, the less energy it…
Choose From Multiple Metal Roof Options
Metal roofs are quickly becoming a preferred material for Katahdin Cedar Log Homes. With a variety of styles and colors, along with long-lasting durability, metal roofs are a great choice! Benefits of Metal Roofs Metal roofs are increasingly seen as the best option for custom log homes to protect the largest investment in most families’…
This Arborwall Solid Cedar Home is Beautiful & Super Efficient
The View From Up North wrote extensively about the beautiful Arborwall home of Troy and Krista Brown in October 2016, shortly after the home received a Leadership in Energy Efficiency Design (LEED) Platinum designation. At the time, the designation was noted as the first for a log constructed home, and the first residential LEED Platinum…
Trade Tip Tuesday – Get Pre-Qualified, and Early!
Happy Tuesday everyone! We are having a gorgeous morning here as we head into Autumn and hope you are too. Last week for our Trade Tip we started talking about the Financing process and we’re going to stay on that topic for this week so let’s get started. Today’s tip: Get Pre-Qualified, and Early! This…
Trade Tip Tuesday – Talk to More Than One Bank
Good afternoon everyone and Happy Tuesday! We hope you all had a restful holiday weekend before getting back to it. Speaking of which, let’s get into this week’s Trade Tip: Talk to More Than One Bank. If you’ve been following along with us so far you know we’ve been talking about design for a while.…
Trade Tip Tuesday – Question Your Potential Builder
Good morning everyone and a Happy Trade Tip Tuesday to you! Today we’re going to move from designing your dream log home to actually building it! To do that you need a builder you can trust. Let’s talk about how to find one in this week’s Trade Tip: Question Your Potential Builder. Who you choose…
Trade Tip Tuesday – Use A Number System For Plan Changes
Hello everyone and happy Tuesday! The kids may be starting back at school soon but summer’s not over yet. We hope you’re enjoying the last few weeks before getting everyone back to the grind. For this week’s Trade Tip let’s talk about one of the most exciting moments in the beginning of your design process:…
Fall Means Football, Foliage and Log Home Shows!
When folks start talking about pumpkin spice anything, that’s a signal that our fall log home show schedule is starting up. If you’re eager to get started on the road to a custom Katahdin Cedar Log Home, these events are a way to drill down into the log home lifestyle. When you visit our…
Just Getting Started? Check out our Back to Basics Series!
Over the past year, we’ve developed a series of articles designed to walk Katahdin Cedar Log Home buyers through the process of building. From initial design to infrastructure, energy efficiency and landscaping, these 13 articles provide insights and tips to help you navigate the building adventure. We spoke to experts in every aspect, including Katahdin…
7 Hot New Kitchen Design Trends
Kitchen designs are becoming sleeker and more individualized—especially in log home designs. While super modern, contemporary kitchen designs may seem like a mismatch for your Katahdin Cedar Log Home, we’ve found seven trends that may translate well in your custom kitchen. Linear Lighting It seems like the pendant light has run its course. New kitchen…
Trade Tip Tuesday – Add Log Rows to Maximize Space
Hey everyone! It’s Tuesday which means it’s time for this week’s Trade Tip. We’re still talking about design this week. After all, it’s the biggest and most important part of your journey to a log home and there’s a lot for us to cover. So, let’s get right to this week’s tip: Add Log Rows…
Trade Tip Tuesday – Your New Home Should Start with Your Old Home
Happy Tuesday everyone and welcome to this week’s Trade Tip! We’re going to continue talking about the design process and head right into this week’s tip: Your New Home Should Start with Your Old Home. Designing a new custom log home is an immensely exciting process, but it can also feel very daunting. The internet…