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There are two types of log homes, the handcrafted log homes and the milled log homes. Among log houses already built, only 10% are those built with individually handcrafted logs with the use of handheld tools. A log house, which is handcrafted is made of logs that were peeled but still have their original natural looks unchanged. On the other hand, the 90% of the log homes built are made of milled logs. These milled logs, otherwise known as machine-profiled logs, are used to build the milled log homes. These logs went through a manufacturing process that removes the natural features of the tree or the log, creating timbers that have uniform appearances and sizes.

Do you know that in 2003, which is the most recent year that much of the figures regarding log homes were truly made complete, the states that are most popular when it comes to having most log homes constructed were Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Orlando, Tennessee and West Virginia. Also in the same year, the popular states that houses the biggest numbers of log home producers or manufacturers are Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, Michigan, Wisconsin, Idaho, Tennessee, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and New York. This is the states where you can go to, to find your home producer or even your home location.

Aside from Lincoln and Jackson, as mentioned above, it is said that there were 5 other U.S. Presidents born in log cabins including James Buchanan and Adlai Stevenson. This is the very reason why log cabins became a symbol of American politics’ humble beginnings. William Henry Harrison made use of log cabins, along with the “Whigs” to show to the Americans that he was a people’s man. Some of these U.S. Presidents made use of the fact that they either lived in a log cabin or worked in one to lead them to victorious presidential elections. Stevenson, in fact, after declaring that he was born in a log cabin and professed his poor beginnings, had a landslide victory over Dwight Eisenhower.

Unlike foam insulations, rigid insulation can be used throughout the entire house. It is usually produced in board-like forms and is most often used to insulate foundations and to sheath walls.

Blown-in loose fill insulation is the third type of insulation and is made of a variety of materials, including rock wool, fiberglass, or cellulose and is in a free fibrous form. This type of insulation is usually used in wall cavities or to fill in other irregular spaces or holes. Loose fill insulation is also popular in insulating unfinished spaces, like attics.

Insulation in batts or blankets is one of the most popular types of insulation. It is usually made of fiberglass and is cut in order to fit the desired space and to fit around any obstructions. Batt or blanket insulation fits into standard spaces, typically walls, floors, or attics.

The fifth type of insulation most commonly used in homes is reflective barrier insulation. It is made of aluminum foils and is most effective in reducing heat moving downward. It is used between roof rafters, wall joists, and wall studs.