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.