A house constructed from logs is only suitable for holidays and weekends
Log cabins are as good for living as any other buildings made from other types of materials. They are cozy, warm and perfect for using as a permanent residence. The only difference from any other building is the material used to build it.
Log cabins can easily burn down
Timber is used for different purposes and even though it is flammable, there are special treatments with non-combustible materials which prevent the wood from burning. In terms of combustibility, they are no different than houses constructed from brick.
A wooden house has a short lifespan
Looking at the real history and facts of this leads us to discover that even today we can find wooden houses which were built 600 years ago and with today's technology these limits can even be extended further. On average, a wooden house can be used for 100-200 years. Nevertheless, it is important to remember that you have to treat it and care for it in the same way you care about all your other belongings.
Timber has a lot of negative aspects as a construction material
All materials have their strong points and disadvantages. The disadvantages of wood are influenced by its natural origin. Homogeneity is the most important feature which affects the sturdiness of the timber and its thermodynamic aspects.
The growth process of a tree, the storing of the timber and drying stages all influence itshomogeneity
Naturally it is not possible to make the linear elements of timber change evenly and this can lead to splits. Splits can be visible externally or could affect the internal structure of a log.
Another feature of timber is its natural contraction/expansion. When a shed is assembled from timber which has not been dried until the required stage, its length can shrink by 4-5 cm per meter.
The other things which cause a significant amount of damage within the timber are bark beetles and rot.
All these noted weak points can be reduced to a minimum with the new technologies that are available nowadays for wooden buildings. Therefore, we highly advise that you choose reliable specialists for any assistance with your wooden products.
