New Options for Barn Doors & Hardware
If you’re considering adding a barn door to your new Katahdin Cedar Log Home, you may want to consider some of the new options offered by Canadian company Renin. They’ve designed some great engineered wood barn doors that combine solid construction with good looks and a scratch resistant finish. Renin also offers four frosted glass panel…
Green Tip: Solar Smartflower POP
Many folks love the idea of solar power but not necessarily the looks— especially when paired with a rustic style Katahdin Cedar Log Home. Or, the configuration and orientation of the home’s roof structure doesn’t optimize the solar output. Enter the whimsical smartflower™ POP free-standing all-in-one solar system. The smartflower system is designed to take…
Store Your New Log Home Information on Centriq App
Every home has important information that is necessary to know: appliance information, owner’s manuals, fixtures, operating instructions…the list can go on and on. If you’re like many homeowners, important, unique data can be relegated to a drawer or a binder that may not always be accessible. The Centriq app offers homeowners a free smart phone…
Green Tip: Whole House Ventilation
Whole house ventilation is a hot topic for maintaining both indoor air quality and enough air exchanges per hour to meet HERS energy efficiency standards. Contemporary homes, including Katahdin Cedar Log Homes, are now built to be tightly sealed against air leakage. To maintain healthy air quality and ensure good ventilation that these super-efficient homes…
Love Farmhouse Style and Log Homes?
Arborwall is the Perfect Combination! If you’ve spent any time watching HGTV’s Fixer Upper show, you’ll be familiar with Joanna Gaines’ farmhouse style. If you love farmhouse style, Katahdin has the perfect solution: our Arborwall Solid Cedar Homes combine the best features of traditional cedar log homes, with a distinctive farmhouse style flair. What is…
Still Plenty of Log Home Shows on Our Schedule!
Coming up: Syracuse and Atlanta! Check out Katahdin’s beautiful booth and meet with our log home experts one-on-one. These log home shows are a great way to get started on designing and building your own beautiful log home. Katahdin takes pride in providing straight information and plenty of super ideas. If we’re coming to your…
Timber Frame Bridges Add Beauty and Value
As many Katahdin Log Home customers know, the right piece of land can come with challenges, including the need to traverse creeks or wetlands. Of course, there are many steel structure options, but for pure compatibility with a beautiful log home, custom timber frame bridges are a beautiful addition to your property. What Kind of…
Code Red Part II: Fire Sprinklers Inside Your Log Home
This month we explore residential fire sprinklers to protect you from fire inside your log home. There are some excellent reasons why you should consider including fire sprinkler systems in your new log home, even if the code does not yet require it in your area. We spoke to Jeffrey Hudson, Residential Fire Sprinkler Specialist from…
Understanding the Permitting Process: 8 Steps You Should Know
You’ve found your land, designed your Katahdin Cedar Log Home and now you’re raring to get started on building. But wait! There’s a very important element that needs to start before the backhoe breaks ground. Understanding the permitting process in your community can save you money, time and headaches. We spoke with Ryan Keith, the…
Range Features – 5 Must Haves!
Every year, manufacturers come up with new ideas for their appliances, some great, some not so much. We looked at five of the best new range features you’ll want to consider for your new log home kitchen. Induction Cooking Induction cooking has become more accessible and affordable. It uses electricity and magnetic force to heat quickly…
Green Tip: Shower Temperature Display
If you’re looking for ways to save water and energy, knowing exactly when your shower or tub has reached temperature is a great feature. Plus, knowing the shower temperature provides a layer of safety to avoid scalds for children and other sensitive family members. Delta’s Temp 2O technology uses an LED display to show the…
Will we see you at the first log home show of 2017?
We’ll be heading to Nashville this weekend and Columbus, Ohio, next weekend. These log home shows are a great way to get started on designing and building your own beautiful log home. Katahdin takes pride in providing straight information and plenty of super ideas. If we’re coming to your neighborhood, please save the date!…