It takes minimal effort and material to cut and manufacture a log home with whole log walls as compared to manufacturing 2×6 boards, insulation, and drywall. Logs are excellent insulators with naturally-occurring air pockets that hold heat and cold to maintain consistent temperatures.

Do log homes stay warm?

No, it’s not your imagination— log homes are warmer than traditional “stick-built” homes and there’s some science behind this concept. Insulation is a substance that slows or limits the transfer of heat over time. … These fiberglass bats or other insulation materials are good at keeping the heat in.

Are log homes drafty?

One common issue that every log home will have to deal with at some time or other is air leakage. … Luckily we’ve evolved beyond that and have new ways of finding and dealing with drafty log homes. Obvious drafts often come from gaps that occur in logs, chinking or around windows that can show up every season.