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Why contemporary log houses are ticking all the boxes
5 reasons you should consider building a log house.
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Contemporary log houses offer significant benefits for Kiwi homeowners, building on New Zealand's history with solid timber homes. They provide excellent insulation, with thermal mass delivering R-values potentially as high as 8.
Key advantages include:
- Superior fire and earthquake resilience due to solid timber's structural integrity.
- Impressive durability and ease of maintenance, with lifespans exceeding 100 years.
- Modern design flexibility, allowing for contemporary styles while retaining the core benefits of a log house build.
Inside the log house at 11 Banks Street, Waikato
1. Excellent insulative qualities
2. Fire resilience
3. Earthquake resilience
4. Durability and ease of maintenance
5. Contemporary log house design
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