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Improve Winter Indoor Air Quality
Updated 11/12/24 During the winter months, we tend to stay indoors much more to keep warm and comfortable, This is the season when Indoor air quality (IAQ) is an important factor to consider when...
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Green Tip: Bathroom Ventilation Update
Updated 11/11/24 Good ventilation is an essential component of a well-designed bathroom. Because Katahdin Cedar Log Homes are well-sealed, it’s important to ensure moist, warm air is ventilated out of...
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Katahdin Form+Function: Purlins
Updated 11/11/24 One feature that many Katahdin Cedar Log Home customers find so appealing in our log homes is the purlin beams that make up the roof system. Purlins form the visible underlying...
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Alternative Septic Systems
Updated 11/11/24 What are the options for homeowners when that “perfect location” doesn’t have the appropriate soils for a standard septic system? There are several solutions to research, and which...
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Flood Plain Map Strategies for Homeowners
Flooding is becoming top of mind for homeowners this month as the damage from hurricanes that moved inland throughout the Southeast U.S. We talked to a flood map expert, Jim Nadeau, owner of Nadeau...
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Log Home Construction Loans Update
A notice about a new resource for log home construction loans caught our eye so we contacted Kristina Albright, Senior Vice President, The Federal Savings Bank, to learn about their Log and Timber...
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Green Tip: Water Fence Rainwater Storage
Updated 10/18/24 Many homeowners are looking for ways to retain rainwater runoff that otherwise would run off into the ground. This is especially important for areas where water is expensive and...
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Introducing… Arborwall Solid Cedar Homes
Updated 10/14/24 So what happens when you take more than four decades of log home construction technology and reimagine how a log home might look in a more contemporary setting? We have the answer,...
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Keep the Design in Universal Design
Updated 10/10/24 One of the barriers to including universal design options in your Katahdin Cedar Log home is the perception that these adjustments will look too clinical or unattractive. To get the...
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Building for Life Off the Grid
Many Katahdin Cedar Log Home owners know that energy costs are the one moving target that’s important to address when designing your new log home. Fortunately, technology and innovations, as well as...
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Best of IBS—Empervious Shower Systems
One of the more time intensive finishing projects is bathroom tile because of the need to allow the backing board to dry completely, usually 24 hours. Now your tile mason can install Emser’s new...
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Green Tip: Standby Power With or Without Solar
Updated 9/20/24 Katahdin Cedar Log Homes are often built in more remote areas, where power outages are common inconveniences. The Panasonic EverVolt™ Battery Storage System offers reliable standby...
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Kids Rooms that Work
Updated 9/20/24 Katahdin Cedar Log Homes provide an excellent setting for fun and creative kids’ rooms. With a rustic and playful approach, a child’s room can be a well-designed haven for children as...
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Best of IBS—Silvermine Belterra Mortarless Stone
Mortarless stone veneers offer great looks for your Katahdin Cedar Log Home at a fraction of the cost of natural stone. Silvermine Belterra Mortarless Stone offers significant savings in labor,...
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Green Tip: ERVs and Filtration
Updated 8/13/24 Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) are a great solution to meet indoor air requirements in today’s tightly sealed, energy efficient Katahdin Cedar Log Homes. With smoke from wildfires...
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Rural Fire Protection Tips
Updated 8/14/24 For many folks hoping to transition to a more rural lifestyle in their Katahdin Cedar Log Home, preparing for a potential fire is a little more challenging in the country. Many small...
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Location, Location, Location-Where to build?
Updated 8/14/24 It’s always the first hurdle: where to locate your new Katahdin Cedar Log Home. If you’re considering a new location some distance away from your present location, it really pays to do...
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IBS Stars—Vintageview Label Forward Wine Racks
Wine labels are artworks surrounding the winemakers art. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to enjoy the stunning and whimsical labels on your favorite wines while safely and conveniently storing them in...
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Green Tip: Power Battery Update—Store Energy to Overcome Grid Uncertainty
Uopdated 7/4/24 Power Battery Update—Store Energy to Overcome Grid Uncertainty Keeping your Katahdin Cedar Log Home powered up is important for family safety and protection. Including a home power...
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GarageSmart Elevates Storage Options
Updated 7/5/24 Looking for a great way to store your summertime gear? The folks at GarageSmart have designed some nifty lifts to get bulky gear off the ground and out of the way. Using a hoist cable,...
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