Laminated logs are made by gluing together two or more layers of wood, so that heartwood will be left on the outside of the log. We like to say that in our houses both the walls of the house as well as the people living in it have a heart in its place.
Thanks to its unique structure, laminated logs are durable and do not twist or crack.
Changing seasons and weather conditions establish some strict requirements for building materials. Wood is a hygroscopic material. In practice this means that wood is capable of absorbing heat. Laminated log houses are warm in the winter and cool in the heat of summer. In other words, wood insulates and absorbs heat.
In addition, wood helps to balance the moisture levels of indoor air. That is the secret behind good and healthy indoor air. Too dry indoor air can cause itchy and sore throats while excessively moist indoor air is a breeding ground for microbes.
Our log houses are easy on your lungs and pleasant to live in.
The manufacturing process of laminated logs ensures that they will not twist or crack like ordinary round or planed logs do Thanks to cutting-edge production technology; the settling of laminated log walls is minimal. Manufacturing moisture content of logs is approximately 13%. Therefore post-production shrinkage is very minimal.
Compared to other types of houses, laminated log houses can boast with superior characteristics. No vapour barriers are installed in to the wall structures of laminated log houses. The walls of a laminated log house “breathe”, keeping indoor air healthy.
Optimum air moisture content keeps bacteria, fungus, viruses and house dust mites at bay. The indoor air quality in a log house makes it an ideal choice especially for families with allergies or lung infections.
Complex structural solutions and artificial materials cause new problems for builders. Modern log houses are of superior quality, providing a safe and natural alternative. A laminated log house is a product of high quality!
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