INSULATED BUILDING SYSTEM

Thermal-Log™ Building Technology

 Since the 1970’s, Wisconsin Log Homes has been providing
leadership in energy efficient log home and timber home construction.
Since the founding of Wisconsin Log Homes, our name has been
synonymous with the highest level of quality and creativity.

 When we introduced the Thermal-Log™ Building System, we
revolutionized the log and timber home industry. Thermal-Log™
provided structural integrity, and peace of mind, people needed
to build their dream log home, timber home or hybrid home.  The Thermal-Log™ Building System is designed to ensure that insulation
and thermal mass work effectively together within the framework of
a tightly constructed house, locking out costly air infiltration, and
locking in expensive heat.

Read more about the Thermal-Log™ innovation from Custom
Wood Homes magazine

R-VALUE

 An R-Value indicates insulating power, or thermal resistance.  The
higher the R-Value, the greater the insulating power.  Higher
R-Values are more effective at maximizing your energy savings and
comfort.  Insulation is an important part of log and timber home
construction, and essential for keeping your home quiet, comfortable
and energy efficient.

 Be critical about tight construction. Even today's high-efficiency
heating systems cannot perform effectively in a drafty or poorly
insulated house. To save on energy costs, it's imperative to build a
well-insulated, tightly-constructed home. Remember, energy-smart construction applies to cooling as well as to heating. In hot climates, insulation will shorten your cooling season, greatly reducing your
energy costs.

 A Wisconsin Log Homes structure is designed to keep you cooler in
summer and warmer in winter.

ENERGY STAR STANDARDS

Each Wisconsin Log Home, Timber Home, and Hybrid Home is designed to meet national building codes
and exceed energy standards. Thermal-Log™ has earned energy awards in the Midwest from state
and local utilities. The Thermal-Log™ building
system is designed to meet the requirements for Good Cents® and
ENERGY STAR® programs. Certification of energy efficiency is
commissioned by homeowners on an individual basis, and is awarded to homes that incorporate certain levels of insulation.  As the home is
built, an energy evaluation is completed and includes: on-site
inspections, air leakage tests, computer analysis, estimating savings
and energy rating.  This certification of energy efficiency gives you
access to special financing opportunities such as Energy Efficient Mortgages.  This is a nationwide program.

For more information, call your local utility or visit
www.energystar.gov.