Why Timber Products Keep You Warm

Timber framing provides not only a warm visual but a warmth you can feel, too.

Have you ever wondered why log cabins are the home of choice in cold, mountainous areas? Timber products surely take precedence in these locations over concrete materials, but why? What's the appeal? The answer is simple: wood is excellent at keeping you warm and comfortable, even as a frame. Here's why:

Wood products, such as logs, absorb heat during the day and release it at night during temperature changes. Timber is great at adapting to humidity and weather fluctuations. It is true that when it is dry it can lose its insulation properties. However, its versatility allows it to adapt to and absorb moist conditions. So if you live somewhere that emits plenty of moisture in the air, like Ohio, this likely won't be a problem (this is why log cabins are perfect for mountain areas, where the weather is changing all the time). And, if you're considering only timber frames, you will still benefit from these features: you can connect fiber and foam insulation to wood frames, increasing your home's ability to keep heat inside.

You may be asking, why not concrete? As wood's number one competitor, concrete solutions have many positive qualities; but unfortunately, insulation is not one of them. Concrete does not have the same absorption factor that wood has. It's a thick, heavy, and opaque material that typically stays cold. In fact, if you've ever walked across a concrete floor with no shoes on, you may have noted the chilling effect it had on your feet. If being cozy is important to you, timber frames or hybrid framing solutions are probably your best bet.

Hickory Circle Construction is located in Apple Creek, Ohio. Since 2001, we've helped those in the area build their dream home with environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, beautiful structures to suit any need: custom timber frame homes, cabins, barns, pavilions, and more. If you think a timber structure is right for you, give us a call at (330) 763-1122.

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